Everyday Korean

Episode 32 부동산

(Real Estate)

By Harsh Kumar Mishra

Everyday Korean

Grammar

~ 에 있다: Use this grammar point to express that something is located somewhere. Ex: 무등산은 광주에 있어요. Mudeung Mountain is (located) in Gwangju.

~ㄹ/을 때: Use this with verb or adjective stems to express “when ~.” Ex: 밥을 먹을 때 이야기하지 마세요. Don’t talk when you’re eating. 한가할 때 연락주세요. Contact me when you’re free.

Vocabulary

구하다 찾다 부동산 도와주다 수수료 비싸다 보여주다 손님 근처 to seek to find real estate (agency) to help commission,service charge to be expenssive to show customer nearby area

Driving-Related Vocabulary

계약 보증금 월세 전세 전기요금 가스요금 수도세 관리비 contract deposit money monthly rent key money deposit electricity charges gas charges water charges maintenance charges 데지: 선배, 제가 집을 구해야 하는데 못 찾고 있어요. [Seon-bae, jega ji-beul gu-hae-ya ha-neun-de mot chak-ko is-seo-yo.] Daisy: (Senior), I have to find a house, but I’m not able to find one.

정민: 부동산에 가 봤어? [Bu-dong-sane ga bwa-sseo?] Jeongmin: Did you try budongsan (a real estate agency)?

데지: 부동산이 뭐예요? [Bu-dong-sani mwo-yeyo?] Daisy: What is budongsan?

정민: 부동산은 집을 구하는 걸 도와주는 곳이야. [Bu-dong-sa-neun ji-beul gu-ha-neun geol dowa-ju-neun goshiya.] Jeongmin: Budongsan is a place that helps you find a house.

데지: 거기 수수료가 비싸요? [Geo-gi susu-ryo-ga bi-ssa-yo? ] Daisy: Is the commission there expensive?

정민: 그렇게 비싸지 않아. 여러 집을 보여주고 손님에게 맞는 집이 구해질 때까지 도와줘. [Geu-reok-he bi-ssa-ji ana. Yeo-reo ji-beul bo-yeo-jugo son-nimege man-neun ji-bi gu-hae-jil ttae-kkaji dowa-jwo.] Jeongmin: It’s not that expensive. They’ll show you many houses and help you until you obtain a suitable place.

데지: 좋네요. 그럼 저도 근처에 있는 부동산으로 가 볼래요. 고마워요. [Jon-neyo. Geu-reom jeo-do geun-cheo-e in-neun bu-dong-sa-neuro ga bol-laeyo. Kho-ma-weo-yo. ] Daisy: That sounds great. Then I’ll try visiting a nearby budongsan. Thank you.

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Spiritual Fulfillment

Spiritual fulfillment starts with noticing the beauty of what is around you. I often go on long walks and quiet hikes, and during these times, I have made an effort to pay closer attention to the details and patterns of nature. Some of the images I have captured highlight the visual artistry in the natural organization of earthly aspects. Other pictures are about beautiful light or moments of wonder, and a few are simply about the fun interplay of colors. Altogether, they represent the undeniable magnificence of nature and how it feeds the soul.

The Photographer

Cristina Murano’s work is in the areas of education, equity, public governance, and sport, with a focus on youth, women, and 2SLGBTQ+ people. She is originally from Toronto, Canada. Instagram: @profondoluce