This guide covers the specific Korean expressions needed for a dramatic scenario: a time-loop survivor desperately begging a clockmaker to destroy a cursed hourglass. You’ll learn how to convey urgency, explain the situation, and make a compelling plea in Korean, suitable for storytelling or understanding similar themes in Korean media.
Table Of Content
Core Plea
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Expression: 이 저주받은 모래시계를 깨뜨려 주세요.
Pronunciation: i jeo-ju-ba-deun mo-rae-si-gye-reul kkae-tteu-ryeo ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please break this cursed hourglass.
Expressing Desperation and Urgency
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Expression: 제발요! 도와주세요!
Pronunciation: je-bal-lyo! do-wa-ju-se-yo!
Meaning: Please! Help me! -
Expression: 더 이상은 못 참겠어요.
Pronunciation: deo i-sang-eun mot cham-get-seo-yo.
Meaning: I can’t endure this any longer. -
Expression: 시간이 없어요.
Pronunciation: si-gan-i eop-seo-yo.
Meaning: There’s no time. / I don’t have time. -
Expression: 빨리요! 서둘러 주세요!
Pronunciation: ppal-li-yo! seo-dul-leo ju-se-yo!
Meaning: Quickly! Please hurry! -
Expression: 미쳐버릴 것 같아요.
Pronunciation: mi-chyeo-beo-ril geot ga-ta-yo.
Meaning: I feel like I’m going crazy. -
Expression: 제발 제 말을 믿어주세요.
Pronunciation: je-bal je mal-reul mi-deo-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please believe what I’m saying. -
Expression: 이것만이 유일한 방법이에요.
Pronunciation: i-geot-man-i yu-il-han bang-beo-bi-e-yo.
Meaning: This is the only way. -
Expression: 간절히 부탁드립니다.
Pronunciation: gan-jeol-hi bu-tak-deu-rim-ni-da.
Meaning: I earnestly request this. (Very formal plea) -
Expression: 저를 이 지옥에서 꺼내주세요.
Pronunciation: jeo-reul i ji-ok-e-seo kkeo-nae-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please get me out of this hell. -
Expression: 모든 걸 걸었어요.
Pronunciation: mo-deun geol geol-eot-seo-yo.
Meaning: I’ve risked everything.
Describing the Time Loop and Curse
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Expression: 저는 시간의 고리에 갇혔어요.
Pronunciation: jeo-neun si-gan-ui go-ri-e gat-hyeot-seo-yo.
Meaning: I am trapped in a time loop. -
Expression: 같은 날을 계속 반복하고 있어요.
Pronunciation: ga-teun nal-reul gye-sok ban-bok-ha-go it-seo-yo.
Meaning: I keep repeating the same day. -
Expression: 이 모래시계 때문에 모든 것이 반복돼요.
Pronunciation: i mo-rae-si-gye ttae-mun-e mo-deun geo-si ban-bok-dwae-yo.
Meaning: Because of this hourglass, everything repeats. -
Expression: 이것은 평범한 모래시계가 아니에요.
Pronunciation: i-geo-seun pyeong-beom-han mo-rae-si-gye-ga a-ni-e-yo.
Meaning: This is not an ordinary hourglass. -
Expression: 저주받은 물건이에요.
Pronunciation: jeo-ju-ba-deun mul-geon-i-e-yo.
Meaning: It’s a cursed object. -
Expression: 이걸 깨뜨려야만 멈출 수 있어요.
Pronunciation: i-geol kkae-tteu-ryeo-ya-man meom-chul su it-seo-yo.
Meaning: Only by breaking this can it be stopped. -
Expression: 수백 번, 아니 수천 번 이 날을 겪었어요.
Pronunciation: su-baek beon, a-ni su-cheon beon i nal-reul gyeok-keot-seo-yo.
Meaning: I’ve experienced this day hundreds, no, thousands of times. -
Expression: 벗어날 수가 없어요.
Pronunciation: beo-seo-nal su-ga eop-seo-yo.
Meaning: I can’t escape. -
Expression: 제 기억만이 계속 쌓여가요.
Pronunciation: je gi-eok-man-i gye-sok ssa-yeo-ga-yo.
Meaning: Only my memories keep accumulating. -
Expression: 이 악순환을 끊어야 해요.
Pronunciation: i ak-sun-hwan-eul kkeun-eo-ya hae-yo.
Meaning: We have to break this vicious cycle.
Addressing the Clockmaker
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Expression: 시계 장인님, 제발 제 말을 들어보세요.
Pronunciation: si-gye jang-in-nim, je-bal je mal-reul deu-reo-bo-se-yo.
Meaning: Mr./Ms. Clockmaker, please listen to me. -
Expression: 당신만이 이 모래시계를 다룰 수 있어요.
Pronunciation: dang-sin-man-i i mo-rae-si-gye-reul da-rul su it-seo-yo.
Meaning: Only you can handle this hourglass. -
Expression: 당신의 도움이 필요해요.
Pronunciation: dang-sin-ui do-um-i pil-yo-hae-yo.
Meaning: I need your help. -
Expression: 이걸 부술 방법을 아시나요?
Pronunciation: i-geol bu-sul bang-beo-beul a-si-na-yo?
Meaning: Do you know how to break this? -
Expression: 당신은 전문가시잖아요.
Pronunciation: dang-sin-eun jeon-mun-ga-si-jan-a-yo.
Meaning: You’re the expert, aren’t you? -
Expression: 제가 겪고 있는 일을 이해 못 하시겠지만…
Pronunciation: je-ga gyeok-go it-neun il-reul i-hae mot ha-si-get-ji-man…
Meaning: I know you might not understand what I’m going through, but… -
Expression: 보수는 얼마든지 드릴게요.
Pronunciation: bo-su-neun eol-ma-deun-ji deu-ril-ge-yo.
Meaning: I’ll pay you whatever you ask. -
Expression: 믿기 힘드시겠지만 사실이에요.
Pronunciation: mit-gi him-deu-si-get-ji-man sa-sil-i-e-yo.
Meaning: It might be hard to believe, but it’s true. -
Expression: 제 눈을 보세요. 거짓말이 아니에요.
Pronunciation: je nun-eul bo-se-yo. geo-jit-mal-i a-ni-e-yo.
Meaning: Look into my eyes. I’m not lying. -
Expression: 제발 저를 외면하지 마세요.
Pronunciation: je-bal jeo-reul oe-myeon-ha-ji ma-se-yo.
Meaning: Please don’t turn away from me.
Cultural Notes
Understanding the cultural context can add depth to this scenario. In Korea, artisans and craftsmen (장인 – jang-in) are often highly respected for their skill and dedication. Addressing someone as ‘장인님’ (jang-in-nim) shows significant respect.
The concept of curses (저주 – jeo-ju) exists in Korean folklore and modern storytelling, often tied to objects or unresolved grievances (한 – han). A cursed object causing a time loop fits within fantasy or supernatural genres popular in Korean media.
Even in desperate situations, maintaining a level of politeness (using ‘주세요’ – ju-se-yo, ‘입니다’ – im-ni-da, ‘님’ – nim) is generally expected, especially when asking for a significant favor from someone you don’t know well, like the clockmaker. The level of formality might decrease as desperation increases, but starting politely is key.
The idea of being trapped or unable to escape a situation resonates with the concept of ‘한’ (han), a deep-seated feeling of sorrow, resentment, or unresolved injustice, which is a recurring theme in Korean culture and narratives.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: A frantic person (A) bursts into an old clock shop, confronting the elderly clockmaker (B).
Characters:
- A: Time-loop survivor
- B: Clockmaker
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Expression: A: 시계 장인님! 제발 도와주세요!
Pronunciation: A: si-gye jang-in-nim! je-bal do-wa-ju-se-yo!
Meaning: A: Mr. Clockmaker! Please help me! -
Expression: B: 네? 무슨 일이시죠? 진정하세요.
Pronunciation: B: ne? mu-seun il-i-si-jyo? jin-jeong-ha-se-yo.
Meaning: B: Yes? What is it? Please calm down. -
Expression: A: 이 모래시계! 이걸 깨뜨려야 해요! 당장요!
Pronunciation: A: i mo-rae-si-gye! i-geol kkae-tteu-ryeo-ya hae-yo! dang-jang-yo!
Meaning: A: This hourglass! You have to break it! Right now! -
Expression: B: 아니, 손님. 그건 귀한 물건인데 왜…
Pronunciation: B: a-ni, son-nim. geu-geon gwi-han mul-geon-in-de wae…
Meaning: B: No, customer. That’s a valuable item, why… -
Expression: A: 저주받았어요! 이것 때문에 제가 시간의 고리에 갇혔다고요! 같은 날을 계속 반복하고 있어요!
Pronunciation: A: jeo-ju-ba-dat-seo-yo! i-geot ttae-mun-e je-ga si-gan-ui go-ri-e gat-hyeot-da-go-yo! ga-teun nal-reul gye-sok ban-bok-ha-go it-seo-yo!
Meaning: A: It’s cursed! Because of this, I’m trapped in a time loop! I keep repeating the same day! -
Expression: B: 시간의 고리라니… 그게 무슨 말도 안 되는…
Pronunciation: B: si-gan-ui go-ri-ra-ni… geu-ge mu-seun mal-do an doe-neun…
Meaning: B: A time loop… What nonsense is this… -
Expression: A: 제발 제 말을 믿어주세요! 당신만이 이걸 멈출 수 있어요! 이걸 깨뜨려 주세요! 간절히 부탁드립니다!
Pronunciation: A: je-bal je mal-reul mi-deo-ju-se-yo! dang-sin-man-i i-geol meom-chul su it-seo-yo! i-geol kkae-tteu-ryeo ju-se-yo! gan-jeol-hi bu-tak-deu-rim-ni-da!
Meaning: A: Please believe me! Only you can stop this! Please break this! I’m begging you earnestly! -
Expression: B: (A의 절박한 눈빛을 보며) …정말입니까?
Pronunciation: B: (A-ui jeol-bak-han nun-bi-cheul bo-myeo) …jeong-mal-im-ni-kka?
Meaning: B: (Looking at A’s desperate eyes) …Is this really true?
Practice Tips
This scenario is quite dramatic, so practicing these phrases might feel different from everyday conversation! Try reading the expressions aloud, focusing on conveying the emotion of desperation and urgency~ You could even try role-playing the conversation example with a friend or language partner.
Pay close attention to the pronunciation, especially the syllable breaks and intonation. Recording yourself can help you compare your pronunciation to the guide! While you hopefully won’t find yourself in a real time loop, practicing these kinds of intense emotional expressions can improve your overall fluency and expressive range in Korean. Good luck with your practice! 화이팅! (hwa-i-ting! – Fighting!/Good luck!)
