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| KIIP 2 Unit 9 Food Tasting and Dining Experience |
Welcome to KIIP Level 2: Unit 9! In this lesson, we will learn essential vocabulary and phrases to describe food flavors, restaurant experiences, and dining culture in Korean. You'll also master key grammar structures to express assumptions and describe ongoing actions.
Essential
Vocabulary & Phrases
Food Taste &
Flavors
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Korean |
English |
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재료가 신선하다 |
Ingredients
are fresh |
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국물이 시원하다 |
Broth is
refreshing |
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달다 |
Sweet |
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쓰다 |
Bitter |
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시다 |
Sour |
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짜다 |
Salty |
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매콤하다 |
Spicy |
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짭짤하다 |
Savory |
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싱겁다 |
Bland |
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조미료가 들어가다 |
Contains
seasoning |
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달콤하다 |
Sweet
(pleasant) |
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새콤하다 |
Sour / Tangy |
Restaurant Dining Experiences
|
Korean |
English |
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맛집으로 유명하다 |
Famous as a
delicious restaurant |
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자리가 없다 |
No seats
available |
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줄을 서다 |
To stand in
line |
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양이 많다 |
Large portion |
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밑반찬이 많이 나오다 |
Many side
dishes are served |
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분위기가 좋다 |
Good
atmosphere |
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서비스가 좋다 |
Good service |
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칸막이가 있다 |
Has dividers
(between tables) |
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찾아가다 |
To visit (a
place) |
Grammar Notes
& Examples
1.
Verb/Adjective + 을 것 같다 (Seems like /
Probably will...)
Used to express assumptions or predictions based
on observations.
Conjugation Rules:
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Consonant-ending stems → -을 것 같다 (e.g., 맵다 → 매울 것 같다)
·
Vowel-ending stems → -ㄹ 것 같다 (e.g., 비싸다 → 비쌀 것 같다)
Examples:
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이 음식 먹어 봤어요?
(Have you tried this food?)
→ 아니요. 그런데 아주 매울 것 같아요.
(No, but it looks very spicy.)
·
저 가방 좀 보세요. 예쁘죠?
(Look at that bag. It’s pretty, right?)
→ 네, 정말 예쁘네요. 그런데 좀 비쌀 것 같아요.
(Yes, it’s very pretty. But it’s probably expensive.)
·
구름이 많이 끼었네요. 곧 비가 올 것 같아요.
(It’s very cloudy. It’ll probably rain soon.)
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동생이 이 선물을 받으면 아주 좋아할 것 같아요.
(My younger sibling will probably love this gift.)
2. Verb + 는 (Describing Ongoing Actions or Characteristics)
Used to describe people or things in action.
Examples:
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와, 식당 앞에 줄 서서 기다리는 사람들이 많네요.
(Wow, many people are waiting in line in front of the restaurant.)
→ 네, 유명한 식당이어서 항상 손님들이 많아요.
(Yes, it’s famous, so there are always many customers.)
·
어떤 음식을 좋아해요?
(What food do you like?)
→ 제가 좋아하는 음식은 불고기예요.
(My favorite food is bulgogi.)
·
저기 큰 소리로 웃는 사람은 누구예요?
(Who is that person laughing loudly over there?)
→ 제이슨이에요.
(It’s Jason.)
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제가 사는 곳은 인천이에요.
(The place I live in is Incheon.)
Reading
Comprehension
오늘 고향 친구가 우리 집에 놀러 와서 외식을 하기로 했습니다. 우리는 먼저 스마트폰으로 검색해 봤습니다. 그리고 맛집으로 유명한 근처 식당을 찾아갔습니다. 식당은 손님이 많아서 자리가 없었습니다. 줄을 서서 기다리는 사람도 몇 명 있었습니다. 음식이 다 맛있을 것 같아서 메뉴 세 개를 시켰습니다. 처음에는 많을 것 같았지만 우리는 다 먹을 수 있었습니다.
New Words:
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외식하다 → To eat
out
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검색하다 → To
search
·
시키다 → To order
Translation:
"Today, my hometown friend visited, and we decided to eat out. First,
we searched on our smartphones. Then, we went to a famous restaurant nearby.
The restaurant was crowded, so there were no seats available. A few people were
waiting in line. Since all the food looked delicious, we ordered three dishes.
At first, it seemed like too much, but we were able to finish everything."
Quiz
Translate the following sentences into Korean using the
grammar and vocabulary from this lesson:
1. "This
kimchi seems very spicy."
2. "The
restaurant we visited had good service."
3. "People
waiting in line are hungry."
4. "I think
the broth will be refreshing."
Answers:
1. 이 김치는 아주 매울 것 같아요.
2. 우리가 갔던 식당은 서비스가 좋았어요.
3. 줄 서서 기다리는 사람들은 배고파요.
4. 국물이 시원할 것 같아요.
Conclusion
In this lesson, we learned vocabulary for describing
food flavors and restaurant dining experiences, how to express assumptions
with Verb/Adjective + 을 것 같다, and how to
describe ongoing actions with Verb + 는. These structures will help you confidently discuss
dining experiences in Korean. Keep practicing, and enjoy exploring Korean
cuisine! 🍜✨ Happy
studying! 🌟