Describing imaginative scenarios like fairy tales requires specific vocabulary. This guide covers the Korean expressions needed to talk about a unique situation: a fairy tailor asking a giant for thread made from mountain mist. You’ll learn key nouns, verbs, and descriptive phrases to bring this fantastical image to life in Korean.
Table Of Content
Core Concept Phrase
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Expression: 산안개로 만든 실을 거인에게 부탁하는 요정 재단사
Pronunciation: san-an-gae-ro man-deun sil-eul geo-in-e-ge bu-tak-ha-neun yo-jeong jae-dan-sa
Meaning: A fairy tailor asking a giant for thread made from mountain mist (descriptive phrase)
Fairy Tale Characters
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Expression: 요정
Pronunciation: yo-jeong
Meaning: Fairy -
Expression: 거인
Pronunciation: geo-in
Meaning: Giant -
Expression: 재단사
Pronunciation: jae-dan-sa
Meaning: Tailor -
Expression: 난쟁이
Pronunciation: nan-jaeng-i
Meaning: Dwarf -
Expression: 마법사
Pronunciation: ma-beop-sa
Meaning: Wizard / Magician -
Expression: 공주
Pronunciation: gong-ju
Meaning: Princess -
Expression: 왕자
Pronunciation: wang-ja
Meaning: Prince -
Expression: 용
Pronunciation: yong
Meaning: Dragon -
Expression: 도깨비
Pronunciation: do-kkae-bi
Meaning: Dokkaebi (Korean goblin/mythical creature) -
Expression: 산신령
Pronunciation: san-sin-ryeong
Meaning: Mountain spirit
Nature and Materials Vocabulary
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Expression: 산
Pronunciation: san
Meaning: Mountain -
Expression: 안개
Pronunciation: an-gae
Meaning: Mist / Fog -
Expression: 산안개
Pronunciation: san-an-gae
Meaning: Mountain mist -
Expression: 실
Pronunciation: sil
Meaning: Thread -
Expression: 옷감
Pronunciation: ot-gam
Meaning: Fabric / Cloth -
Expression: 구름
Pronunciation: gu-reum
Meaning: Cloud -
Expression: 하늘
Pronunciation: ha-neul
Meaning: Sky -
Expression: 바람
Pronunciation: ba-ram
Meaning: Wind -
Expression: 이슬
Pronunciation: i-seul
Meaning: Dew -
Expression: 숲
Pronunciation: sup
Meaning: Forest
Action Verbs: Asking and Making
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Expression: 부탁하다
Pronunciation: bu-tak-ha-da
Meaning: To ask (a favor), to request -
Expression: 달라고 하다
Pronunciation: dal-la-go ha-da
Meaning: To ask for something (for oneself) -
Expression: 만들다
Pronunciation: man-deul-da
Meaning: To make -
Expression: 짓다 (옷을 짓다)
Pronunciation: jit-da (o-seul jit-da)
Meaning: To make/tailor (clothes) -
Expression: 짜다 (실을 짜다)
Pronunciation: jja-da (sil-eul jja-da)
Meaning: To spin (thread), to weave -
Expression: 모으다
Pronunciation: mo-eu-da
Meaning: To gather, to collect -
Expression: 주다
Pronunciation: ju-da
Meaning: To give -
Expression: 찾다
Pronunciation: chat-da
Meaning: To find, to look for -
Expression: 가져오다
Pronunciation: ga-jyeo-o-da
Meaning: To bring -
Expression: 도와주다
Pronunciation: do-wa-ju-da
Meaning: To help
Descriptive Phrases and Sentences
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Expression: 산안개로 만든 실
Pronunciation: san-an-gae-ro man-deun sil
Meaning: Thread made from mountain mist -
Expression: 구름으로 짠 옷감
Pronunciation: gu-reum-eu-ro jjan ot-gam
Meaning: Fabric woven from clouds -
Expression: 거인에게 실을 부탁해요.
Pronunciation: geo-in-e-ge sil-eul bu-tak-hae-yo.
Meaning: I ask the giant for thread. (Polite informal) -
Expression: 요정이 거인에게 말했어요.
Pronunciation: yo-jeong-i geo-in-e-ge mal-hae-sseo-yo.
Meaning: The fairy spoke to the giant. -
Expression: “산안개로 만든 실 좀 주시겠어요?”
Pronunciation: “san-an-gae-ro man-deun sil jom ju-si-ge-sseo-yo?”
Meaning: “Could you please give me some thread made from mountain mist?” (Polite request) -
Expression: 거인은 산꼭대기에 살아요.
Pronunciation: geo-in-eun san-kkok-dae-gi-e sal-a-yo.
Meaning: The giant lives on the mountaintop. -
Expression: 요정은 아주 작은 재단사예요.
Pronunciation: yo-jeong-eun a-ju jak-eun jae-dan-sa-ye-yo.
Meaning: The fairy is a very small tailor. -
Expression: 이 실은 마법의 실이에요.
Pronunciation: i sil-eun ma-beob-ui sil-i-e-yo.
Meaning: This thread is magical thread. -
Expression: 안개를 모아서 실을 만들 수 있을까요?
Pronunciation: an-gae-reul mo-a-seo sil-eul man-deul su i-sseul-kka-yo?
Meaning: Can we gather mist and make thread? -
Expression: 거인이 요정의 부탁을 들어주었어요.
Pronunciation: geo-in-i yo-jeong-ui bu-tak-eul deul-eo-ju-eo-sseo-yo.
Meaning: The giant granted the fairy’s request.
Korean Culture Notes
Understanding Korean folklore enhances language learning. Mountains (산) hold deep cultural and spiritual significance in Korea, often seen as homes to spirits (산신령 – san-sin-ryeong) or mythical creatures. They are common settings in traditional stories.
While giants (거인 – geo-in) aren’t as central as in Western tales, Korean folklore features powerful beings like 도깨비 (do-kkae-bi), mischievous but sometimes helpful creatures often associated with specific places or objects.
The idea of weaving or tailoring with natural, ephemeral elements like mist connects to themes of magic and artistry found in many cultures’ folk traditions. Traditional Korean textiles, like fine ramie (모시 – mo-si) or silk (비단 – bi-dan), are highly valued crafts, adding another layer to the image of a skilled fairy tailor.
Requesting something involves politeness. Using phrases like ~ 좀 주시겠어요? (~ jom ju-si-ge-sseo-yo? – Could you please give me…?) shows respect, crucial even in fantastical interactions.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: A small fairy tailor approaches a large, gentle giant sitting near a misty mountain peak.
Characters:
- A: 요정 재단사 (yo-jeong jae-dan-sa) – Fairy Tailor
- B: 거인 (geo-in) – Giant
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Expression: A: 저기요, 거인님. 잠시 시간 괜찮으세요?
Pronunciation: jeo-gi-yo, geo-in-nim. jam-si si-gan gwaen-chan-eu-se-yo?
Meaning: Excuse me, Mr. Giant. Do you have a moment? -
Expression: B: 오, 작은 요정이구나. 무슨 일이니?
Pronunciation: o, jak-eun yo-jeong-i-gu-na. mu-seun il-i-ni?
Meaning: Oh, it’s a little fairy. What’s the matter? -
Expression: A: 저는 옷을 만드는 재단사인데요, 특별한 실이 필요해요.
Pronunciation: jeo-neun o-seul man-deu-neun jae-dan-sa-in-de-yo, teuk-byeol-han sil-i pil-yo-hae-yo.
Meaning: I’m a tailor who makes clothes, and I need some special thread. -
Expression: B: 특별한 실? 어떤 실 말이니?
Pronunciation: teuk-byeol-han sil? eo-tteon sil mal-i-ni?
Meaning: Special thread? What kind of thread are you talking about? -
Expression: A: 혹시… 저 산안개로 만든 실을 조금 얻을 수 있을까요? 부탁드립니다.
Pronunciation: hok-si… jeo san-an-gae-ro man-deun sil-eul jo-geum eod-eul su i-sseul-kka-yo? bu-tak-deu-rim-ni-da.
Meaning: Perhaps… could I possibly get a little thread made from that mountain mist? I humbly ask. -
Expression: B: 허허, 산안개로 만든 실이라… 재미있는 생각이구나. 좋아, 여기 있다.
Pronunciation: heo-heo, san-an-gae-ro man-deun sil-i-ra… jae-mi-in-neun saeng-gak-i-gu-na. jo-a, yeo-gi it-da.
Meaning: Ho ho, thread made from mountain mist… what an interesting idea. Alright, here you go. -
Expression: A: 정말 감사합니다, 거인님! 이 은혜는 잊지 않겠습니다!
Pronunciation: jeong-mal gam-sa-ham-ni-da, geo-in-nim! i eun-hye-neun it-ji an-ket-seum-ni-da!
Meaning: Thank you so much, Mr. Giant! I won’t forget this kindness!
Practice Tips
Try creating your own short fairy tale sentences using the vocabulary! Describe the fairy, the giant, and the setting. Practice saying the request phrase “산안개로 만든 실 좀 주시겠어요?” (san-an-gae-ro man-deun sil jom ju-si-ge-sseo-yo?) aloud~ You can also try substituting other elements, like “구름으로 만든 옷감” (gu-reum-eu-ro man-deun ot-gam – fabric made from clouds) or “이슬로 만든 단추” (i-seul-lo man-deun dan-chu – buttons made from dew). Have fun with it and let your imagination guide your Korean practice!
