This guide explores the highly specific scenario of a space miner negotiating with a sentient asteroid for a core sample trade, providing the essential Korean vocabulary and phrases needed for such an extraordinary encounter. Learn how to propose a deal, discuss terms, and communicate respectfully with a cosmic entity using practical Korean expressions, adapted for this unique interstellar context.
Table Of Content
Core Expression
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Expression: 거래를 제안합니다
Pronunciation: geo-rae-reul je-an-ham-ni-da
Meaning: I propose a deal / I suggest a trade.
Initiating the Negotiation
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Expression: 저는 우주 광부입니다.
Pronunciation: jeo-neun u-ju gwang-bu-im-ni-da
Meaning: I am a space miner. -
Expression: 당신과 대화하고 싶습니다.
Pronunciation: dang-sin-gwa dae-hwa-ha-go sip-seum-ni-da
Meaning: I would like to speak with you. -
Expression: 당신은 지각이 있는 존재입니까?
Pronunciation: dang-si-neun ji-ga-gi it-neun jon-jae-im-ni-kka
Meaning: Are you a sentient being? -
Expression: 저는 평화롭게 접근했습니다.
Pronunciation: jeo-neun pyeong-hwa-rop-ge jeop-geun-haet-seum-ni-da
Meaning: I have approached peacefully. -
Expression: 핵심 샘플에 대해 논의하고 싶습니다.
Pronunciation: haek-sim saem-peul-e dae-hae non-ui-ha-go sip-seum-ni-da
Meaning: I want to discuss a core sample. -
Expression: 상호 이익이 되는 거래를 원합니다.
Pronunciation: sang-ho i-i-gi doe-neun geo-rae-reul won-ham-ni-da
Meaning: I want a mutually beneficial deal. -
Expression: 당신의 의사를 존중합니다.
Pronunciation: dang-sin-ui ui-sa-reul jon-jung-ham-ni-da
Meaning: I respect your intentions / will. -
Expression: 잠시 시간을 내주실 수 있습니까?
Pronunciation: jam-si si-gan-eul nae-ju-sil su it-seum-ni-kka
Meaning: Can you spare a moment? -
Expression: 저는 해를 끼치지 않을 것입니다.
Pronunciation: jeo-neun hae-reul kki-chi-ji a-neul geo-sim-ni-da
Meaning: I will not cause harm. -
Expression: 우리는 협상할 수 있습니다.
Pronunciation: u-ri-neun hyeop-sang-hal su it-seum-ni-da
Meaning: We can negotiate.
Making the Offer and Discussing Terms
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Expression: 핵심 샘플 일부를 얻고 싶습니다.
Pronunciation: haek-sim saem-peul il-bu-reul eot-go sip-seum-ni-da
Meaning: I would like to obtain a part of your core sample. -
Expression: 그 대가로 무엇을 원하십니까?
Pronunciation: geu dae-kka-ro mu-eo-seul won-ha-sim-ni-kka
Meaning: What do you want in return? -
Expression: 귀중한 자원을 제공할 수 있습니다.
Pronunciation: gwi-jung-han ja-won-eul je-gong-hal su it-seum-ni-da
Meaning: I can offer valuable resources. -
Expression: 에너지나 정보를 교환할 수 있습니다.
Pronunciation: e-neo-ji-na jeong-bo-reul gyo-hwan-hal su it-seum-ni-da
Meaning: We can exchange energy or information. -
Expression: 이것이 저의 제안입니다.
Pronunciation: i-geo-si jeo-ui je-an-im-ni-da
Meaning: This is my proposal. -
Expression: 조건을 조절할 수 있습니까?
Pronunciation: jo-geon-eul jo-jeol-hal su it-seum-ni-kka
Meaning: Can we adjust the terms? -
Expression: 당신에게 해가 되지 않도록 최소한만 채취하겠습니다.
Pronunciation: dang-sin-e-ge hae-ga doe-ji an-to-rok choe-so-han-man chae-chwi-ha-get-seum-ni-da
Meaning: I will only extract the minimum necessary so as not to harm you. -
Expression: 이 거래가 공정하다고 생각하십니까?
Pronunciation: i geo-rae-ga gong-jeong-ha-da-go saeng-ga-ka-sim-ni-kka
Meaning: Do you think this deal is fair? -
Expression: 다른 제안이 있으십니까?
Pronunciation: da-reun je-an-i i-sseu-sim-ni-kka
Meaning: Do you have a counter-proposal? -
Expression: 우리의 합의를 공식화합시다.
Pronunciation: u-ri-ui ha-bui-reul gong-si-kwa-hap-si-da
Meaning: Let’s formalize our agreement. -
Expression: 필요한 기술을 가지고 있습니다.
Pronunciation: pil-yo-han gi-su-reul ga-ji-go it-seum-ni-da
Meaning: I have the necessary technology.
Relevant Space and Mining Vocabulary
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Expression: 소행성
Pronunciation: so-haeng-seong
Meaning: Asteroid -
Expression: 우주선
Pronunciation: u-ju-seon
Meaning: Spaceship -
Expression: 핵심 샘플
Pronunciation: haek-sim saem-peul
Meaning: Core sample -
Expression: 채굴
Pronunciation: chae-gul
Meaning: Mining / Extraction -
Expression: 자원
Pronunciation: ja-won
Meaning: Resource(s) -
Expression: 교환
Pronunciation: gyo-hwan
Meaning: Exchange / Trade -
Expression: 지각 있는 존재
Pronunciation: ji-gak it-neun jon-jae
Meaning: Sentient being -
Expression: 에너지
Pronunciation: e-neo-ji
Meaning: Energy -
Expression: 정보
Pronunciation: jeong-bo
Meaning: Information -
Expression: 합의
Pronunciation: ha-bui
Meaning: Agreement -
Expression: 기술
Pronunciation: gi-sul
Meaning: Technology -
Expression: 우주 공간
Pronunciation: u-ju gong-gan
Meaning: Outer space
Cultural Tips (Applied Hypothetically)
While negotiating with a sentient asteroid is beyond current human experience, principles of Korean communication etiquette can offer guidance. Respect is paramount. Using formal language (존댓말 – jon-daen-mal) is crucial when addressing an unknown, potentially powerful entity. Even in this extraordinary context, showing deference is advisable.
Clearly stating your identity and purpose upfront, as shown in the initial phrases, aligns with the Korean value of transparency in important interactions. Avoid ambiguity and be direct about your intentions (requesting a core sample) and what you offer in return.
Patience is key in negotiations. Rushing the process might be perceived as disrespectful. Allow the ‘asteroid’ time to consider the proposal. Phrases like “잠시 시간을 내주실 수 있습니까?” (Can you spare a moment?) show consideration.
Emphasizing mutual benefit (상호 이익 – sang-ho i-ik) is often effective in Korean negotiations. Frame the trade not just as something you want, but as an exchange that offers value to both parties, even if the asteroid’s needs are speculative.
Confirming understanding and agreement explicitly is important. Using phrases like “이 거래가 공정하다고 생각하십니까?” (Do you think this deal is fair?) ensures clarity before proceeding.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: A space miner (A) cautiously approaches a large, unusual asteroid (B) that has shown signs of sentience. The miner wishes to negotiate for a core sample.
Roles:
A: 우주 광부 (Space Miner)
B: 지각 있는 소행성 (Sentient Asteroid – Communicating telepathically/through energy signals interpreted by the ship’s computer)
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Expression: A: 안녕하십니까, 위대한 소행성님. 저는 우주 광부입니다. 당신과 대화하고 싶습니다.
Pronunciation: an-nyeong-ha-sim-ni-kka, wi-dae-han so-haeng-seong-nim. jeo-neun u-ju gwang-bu-im-ni-da. dang-sin-gwa dae-hwa-ha-go sip-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: Greetings, great Asteroid. I am a space miner. I wish to speak with you. -
Expression: B: (신호) …말하라, 작은 존재여.
Pronunciation: (sin-ho) …mal-ha-ra, ja-geun jon-jae-yeo.
Meaning: (Signal) …Speak, small being. -
Expression: A: 저는 평화롭게 접근했습니다. 당신의 핵심 샘플 일부를 연구 목적으로 얻고 싶습니다. 물론, 해를 끼치지 않을 것입니다.
Pronunciation: jeo-neun pyeong-hwa-rop-ge jeop-geun-haet-seum-ni-da. dang-sin-ui haek-sim saem-peul il-bu-reul yeon-gu mok-jeo-geu-ro eot-go sip-seum-ni-da. mul-lon, hae-reul kki-chi-ji a-neul geo-sim-ni-da.
Meaning: I have approached peacefully. I wish to obtain a part of your core sample for research purposes. Of course, I will not cause harm. -
Expression: B: (신호) 나의 일부를… 왜?
Pronunciation: (sin-ho) na-ui il-bu-reul… wae?
Meaning: (Signal) A part of me… Why? -
Expression: A: 당신과 같은 존재를 이해하고 배우기 위함입니다. 그 대가로, 당신에게 필요한 에너지나 정보를 제공할 수 있습니다. 거래를 제안합니다.
Pronunciation: dang-sin-gwa ga-teun jon-jae-reul i-hae-ha-go bae-u-gi wi-ham-im-ni-da. geu dae-kka-ro, dang-sin-e-ge pil-yo-han e-neo-ji-na jeong-bo-reul je-gong-hal su it-seum-ni-da. geo-rae-reul je-an-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: To understand and learn about beings like you. In return, I can offer energy or information you might need. I propose a trade. -
Expression: B: (신호) …에너지… 흥미롭군. 어떤 종류의 에너지인가?
Pronunciation: (sin-ho) …e-neo-ji… heung-mi-rop-gun. eo-tteon jong-nyu-ui e-neo-ji-in-ga?
Meaning: (Signal) …Energy… Interesting. What kind of energy? -
Expression: A: 정제된 동력원입니다. 당신의 이동이나 내부 활동에 도움이 될 수 있습니다. 최소한의 샘플만 채취하고, 충분한 에너지를 드리겠습니다.
Pronunciation: jeong-je-doen dong-nyeok-won-im-ni-da. dang-sin-ui i-dong-i-na nae-bu hwal-dong-e do-um-i doel su it-seum-ni-da. choe-so-han-ui saem-peul-man chae-chwi-ha-go, chung-bun-han e-neo-ji-reul deu-ri-get-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: It is refined power source. It could aid your movement or internal processes. I will take only a minimal sample and give you ample energy. -
Expression: B: (신호) …생각해 보겠다. 너의 기술이 나를 다치게 하지 않는다는 것을 증명하라.
Pronunciation: (sin-ho) …saeng-ga-kae bo-get-da. neo-ui gi-su-ri na-reul da-chi-ge ha-ji an-neun-da-neun geo-seul jeung-myeong-ha-ra.
Meaning: (Signal) …I will consider it. Prove that your technology will not injure me.
Practice Tips
Okay, negotiating with a sentient asteroid might not be on your daily schedule~! But the core negotiation language here is surprisingly versatile! Practice proposing deals (거래를 제안합니다) and asking what the other party wants (무엇을 원하십니까?) in more down-to-earth scenarios, like bargaining at a market or discussing terms for a project.
Focus on the structure of offering something in return (대가로 ~을/를 제공할 수 있습니다). You can swap out ‘valuable resources’ or ‘energy’ for everyday items or services. Try role-playing simple negotiation situations with a friend or language partner using these sentence patterns!
Remembering the vocabulary for ‘asteroid’ (소행성) or ‘core sample’ (핵심 샘플) might be more for fun, but mastering the negotiation phrases will definitely be useful! Good luck with your interstellar… or terrestrial… bargaining! Fighting!
