자주 쓰는 우리 말 영어 표현들(1-100)

1. 뭐라고 그랬지요? (말을 잘못 알아 들었을 때)

I beg your pardon?

Pardon me?

Excuse me?

I'm sorry?

What was that again?

Come again?

What did you say?

Could you say that again?

2. 죄송합니다. 실례했습니다.

I beg your pardon.

Pardon me.

Excuse me.

I'm very sorry.

Please forgive me.

I do apologize.

3. 그 말 한 번 잘했다. 동감이야.

You can say that again.

You're telling me.

You said it.

That makes two of us.

I'll say.

I couldn't agree with you more.

I hear you loud and clear.

You took the words right out of my mouth.

4. 놀리시는 겁니까? 농담이시겠지요.

Are you pulling my leg?

Are you putting me on?

Are you teasing me?

You must be kidding.

You are joking.

No kidding.

No fooling.

5. 진정이야.

I mean it.

I mean business.

I mean what I say.

I'm serious.

I'm not kidding.

6. 얼마입니까?

How much is it [are they]?

What's the price?

How much do I owe you?

What do I owe you?

How much does it cost?

7. 어떻게 다 감사를 드려야 할지 모르겠습니다.

I can't thank you enough.

I don't know how to thank you.

How can I ever thank you?

How can I ever repay you?

8. 천만에요. (감사에 대한 응답)

You are welcome.

Don't mention it.

Not at all.

My pleasure.

Any time.

Think nothing of it.

No problem.

You bet.

9. 괜찮습니다. (사과에 대한 응답)

That's all right.

That's okay.

Don't worry about it.

Never mind.

It doesn't matter.

Think nothing of it.

Forget it.

10. 그것이라면 진절머리가 나요 [이제 신물이 나요].

I'm sick and tired of it.

I'm fed up with it.

I've had it (up to here).

I can't take it any more.

I'm disgusted with it.

I've had enough of it.

Enough is enough.

11. 잘 지내세요? 일은 잘 돼 가세요?

How are you?

How are you doing?

How's it going?

How are things going?

How's everything with you?

What's new?

What's happening?

What's up?

What's cooking?

What's going on?

12. 또 뵈요. (작별 인사)

Good-bye.

See you later[again].

See you around.

I'll be seeing you.

I'll keep in touch.

So long.

Catch you later.

I'll check you later.

Until next time!

Take it easy.

Take care.

13. 당신 부모님께 안부 전해 줘요.

Say hello to your parents.

Give my (best) regards to your parents.

Give my (best) wishes to your parents.

Give my love to your parents.

14. 역으로 가는 길을 좀 가르쳐 주시겠습니까?

Could you direct me to the station?

Could you show me the way to the station?

Could you tell me how to get to the station?

Which way is the station?

Could you tell me where the station is?

How can I get to the station (from here)?

15. 지금 몇 시냐?

What time is it now?

Could you tell me the time?

What time do you have?

Do you have the time?

What time does your watch say?

16. 어디 가십니까?

Where are you going (to)?

Where are you headed (for)?

Where are you bound (for)?

What is your destination?

17. Mr. Kim 좀 바꿔 주세요.

May I speak to Mr. Kim?

I'd like to speak to Mr. Kim.

May I talk to Mr. Kim?

Is Mr. Kim in?

Is Mr. Kim there?

Is Mr. Kim available?

Would you give[get] me Mr. Kim?

18. 지금 안 계신데요.

He is not in right now.

He is not here right now.

He is not available now.

He just stepped out.

19. 무슨 일로 전화하셨어요?

Regarding what, sir?

What's this regarding?

May I ask what this is regarding?

What are you calling about?

What is it concerning?

20. 접니다. 제가 ∼인데요.

This is he[she].

This is he[she] speaking.

This is ∼ speaking.

Speaking.

21. 누구십니까?

May I ask who's calling?

Who's calling, please?

Who is on the line, please?

Who's this, please?

Who's this speaking?

Who am I speaking to, please?

22. 잠깐만 기다리세요.

Just a moment [minute, second], please.

One moment, please.

Hold the line, please.

Hold a moment, please.

Hold on, please.

Will you hold (on)?

Hang on, please.

Wait a minute[second], please.

23. 언제쯤 들어오실까요?

When do you expect him back?

What time do you expect him back?

When will he be back?

When will he return?

How soon[When] is he expected back?

24. 전언을 남기시겠어요? / 전하실 말씀이 있으신가요?

May I take a[your] message?

Will you leave a message?

Would you like[care] to leave a message?

Is there any message?

Any message for him?

25. 지금 통화 중입니다.

The line is busy.

It's busy.

There's still a busy signal.

Someone's still on the phone.

I keep getting a busy signal.

26. 오시면 전화를 걸어 달라고 할까요?

Shall I have him return your call?

May I have him call you back?

Would you like him to return your call?

27. 전화 받으세요.

There is a call for you.

Telephone for you.

You are wanted on the phone.

Someone wants you on the phone.

Jim, you have a call.

Jim, telephone.

28. 전화를 잘못 거셨습니다.

You (must) have the wrong number.

Sorry. You've got the wrong number.

I'm afraid you've dialed the wrong number.

You have the correct number, but there's no one　 here by that name.

29. 내가 받을게.

I'll answer the phone.

I'll get it.

30. 전화해 달라.

Give me a ring.

Give me a buzz.

Give me a call.

Call[Ring, Buzz] me.

Telephone[Phone] me.

31. 직업이 무엇인가요?

What do you do (for a living)?

What' your occupation?

What's your job?

What's your profession?

What's your line?

What line of work are you in?

What (kind of) business are you in?

What kind[type] of job do you have?

32. 화장실이 어디인가요?

May I use your bathroom?

Where's the bathroom?

Where's the rest room?

Where's the washroom?

Where can I wash my hands?

Could you tell me where the men's room is?

Where is the ladies' room[powder room]?

Where's the john?

Nature calls me.

I must go and relieve myself.

33. 주문 하시겠습니까?

May I take your order?

Are you ready to order (now)?

Have you decided what to order?

What would you like (to have)?

What would you care for?

What's your pleasure?

What will it be?

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34. 이미 주문했습니다. 이미 안내를 받고 있어요.

I'm being waited on.

I'm being served.

I'm being helped.

cf. 주문을 하셨나요?

Are you being waited on?

35. 내가 지불하겠다. 제가 한턱 낼게요.

This is on me.

This is my treat.

I'm treating[buying].

Let me treat you.

I'll pick up the tab[bill, check].

I'll take the check.

I'll take care of the check.

I'll get it.

I'll pay.

Let me settle the bill.

36. 각자 부담하자.

Let's go Dutch.

Let's go halves.

Let's go half-and-half.

Let's go fifty-fifty.

Let's split[share] the bill.

37. 이건 서비스로 드리는 거예요.

This is on the house.

We'll throw this in.

This is complimentary.

This is a free gift.

This is free of charge.

38. 배가 고파요.

I am very hungry.

My stomach is growling.

I'm famished.

I'm starving.

I could eat a horse.

39. 배가 불러요.

I'm full.

I'm stuffed.

I've had enough.

I can't eat another bite.

40. 빨리 해! 서둘러라!

Hurry up.

Make haste.

Make it snappy.

Do it quickly.

Step on it.

Step on the gas.

Get the lead out (of your pants)!

Have you got lead in your pants?

Get a move on.

On the double.

We haven't got all day.

We have no time to lose.

41. 서두를 것 없어. 천천히 해.

Take your time.

Take it easy.

There is no rush.

Don't jump the gun.

What's the (big) rush?

What's the[your] hurry?

Where's the fire?

42. 진정하세요! 흥분을 가라앉혀!

Calm down.

Stay calm.

Take it easy.

Hold your horses.

Cool it.

Simmer down.

Settle down.

Don't be so excited.

Easy does it.

Keep your shirt on.

43. 몇 시에 출근합니까?

What time does he punch in?

What time is he supposed to be in?

What time will he be in?

What time does he report for work?

What time do you start your day?

44. 퇴근하셨는데요.

He left for the day.

He is gone for the day.

He has punched out.

45. 오늘은 이만 끝냅시다.

Let's call it a day.

Let's call it quits.

Let's knock off for the day.

Let's wrap it up.

Let's finish up.

46. 내 말 알겠니?

Do you understand?

(You) Got it?

Did you get it?

Get[Got] the picture?

Do you follow me?

Am I getting across?

Do you know what I'm saying?

See what I mean?

Are you with me?

47. 무슨 말씀인지 전혀 모르겠습니다.

I don't understand.

I can't make it out at all.

I can't figure it out.

I don't get it.

I don't follow you.

I don't get the point.

I don't get the picture.

You are talking over my head.

You('ve) lost me.

It's beyond me.

It's all Greek to me.

I can't make head or tail of it.

모르겠다.

Beats me.

Search me.

You('ve) got me.

Don't ask me.

I can't tell.

I have no idea.

I don't have the slightest idea[clue].

Not the slightest[foggiest, vaguest].

48. 나는 곤경에 빠져 있다.

I'm in trouble.

I'm in a fix.

I'm in a dilemma.

I'm in a jam.

I'm in hot water.

I'm in a pickle.

I have my back to the wall.

I'm in a (double) bind.

49. 누워서 떡먹기죠.

It's a piece of cake.

It's a cinch.

It's a snap.

It's a breeze.

It's very easy.

It's as easy as ABC.

50. 인사하세요, 제 아내에요.

Let me introduce my wife to you.

Allow me to present my wife to you.

I'd like you to meet my wife.

I want you to meet my wife.

51. 이만 가 봐야 될 것 같아요.

I must be going[leaving] now.

I have to leave now.

I must be on my way.

I must be off now.

I must say good-bye now.

It's time to say good-bye.

I'm afraid I must be going now.

52. 부탁 하나 드려도 될까요?

I have a favor to ask (of) you.

May I ask you a favor?

May I ask a favor of you?

Would you do me a favor?

Would you do a favor for me?

Can I ask you to do something for me?

53. 분수에 맞는 생활을 해라.

You must live within your means[income].

You mustn't live beyond your means.

Cut your coat according to your cloth.

Don't bite off more than you can chew.

You can't keep up with the Joneses.

Stay within your limits[budget].

54. 시계가 고장났어요.

My watch doesn't work.

My watch is out of order.

My watch is[got] broken.

Something is wrong with my watch.

My watch stopped.

55. 말조심해라. 언행을 조심해라.

Watch your language[tongue, mouth].

Watch what you're saying.

Be careful what you say.

Mind your manners.

Mind your p's and q's.

56. 나는 해고당했다.

I got my walking papers.

I got the ax.

I got sacked.

I got booted out.

I got a pink slip.

I got[was] fired.

57. 왜 그렇게 시무룩하냐? / 왜 그렇게 우울한 표정을 짓고 있느냐?

Why so blue?

Why so down?

Why the[a] long face?

Why (do you have) such a long face?

What are you sulking about?

58. 자업자득이지.

(It) Serves her right.

She asked for it.

She had it coming (to her).

She got her deserts.

She deserves it.

59. 용기를 내라. 기운을 내라.

Snap out of it!

Keep your chin up!

Cheer up!

Be of good cheer!

Perk up!

60. 이렇게 만나다니 뜻밖이네요. / 여기서 당신을 만날 줄이야!

What a nice surprise!

What a pleasant surprise!

This is a pleasant surprise.

Surprising running into you!

Fancy meeting you here!

Imagine meeting you here!

I'm surprised to see you here.

I didn't expect to see you here.

Look who's here.

Well, well, if it isn't Jane!

61. 그녀는 임신 중이다.

She is expecting.

She is pregnant.

She is going to have a baby.

She is heavy with a baby.

She has a visit from the stork.

She is eating for two (now).

62. 출산 예정일이 언제냐?

When is the blessed event?

When is she expecting?

When is her baby due?

63. 아직은 미정입니다. 아직 결정되지 않았습니다.

It's up in the air.

It's up for grabs.

It is undecided.

64. 교통이 혼잡했다. 교통 체증에 발이 묶였어.

I was caught in a traffic jam.

There was a traffic jam.

Traffic was heavy.

There was (traffic) congestion.

Traffic was bumper to bumper.

Traffic was at a standstill.

Traffic was backed up.

Traffic was at a crawl.

Traffic slowed down to a snail's pace.

cf. 교통이 아주 한산했어.

Traffic was very light.

The roads were clear.

65. 그것 참 안됐군요.

That's too bad.

(I'm) Sorry to hear that.

That's a shame[a pity].

What a shame[a pity]!

66. 오래간만이야!

Long time no see.

It's been a long time.

I haven't seen you for a long time.

I haven't seen you for ages.

It's been so long since we met.

You're quite a stranger.

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67. 난 너무 바빠.

I'm up to my ears in work.

My hands are full.

My hands are (all) tied up.

I'm tied up right now.

I'm behind in my work.

I'm snowed under with work.

I've got a lot of work to do.

68. 행운을 빈다.

Good luck (to you).

I wish you good luck.

I wish you the best of luck.

I'll keep[have] my fingers crossed (for you).

Break a leg!

69. 하마터면 큰일날 뻔했군요. 아슬아슬했다.

That was close.

That was a close call.

That was a near miss.

That was a narrow escape.

That was a close shave.

That was a near go.

70. 당신이 참견할 일이 아니다.

This is none of your business.

This is no business[concern] of yours.

Mind your own business.

None of your funeral.

You have nothing to do with this.

You'd better keep your nose nice and clean.

Keep your nose out of this.

Stay out of this.

Butt out!

Stop butting in!

71. 엎어지면 코 닿을 곳이야.

It's just walking distance.

It's right around the corner.

It's just spitting distance.

It's just a few blocks away.

It's just a stone's throw away.

72. 간밤에 한숨도 못 잤어.

I didn't sleep a wink last night.

I didn't get a wink of sleep last night.

I tossed and turned all night.

I was all over the bed.

I didn't get any sleep[shut-eye].

73. 아주 푸욱 잘 잤다.

I had a sound sleep.

I slept soundly.

I slept like a log[a baby, a rock, the dead].

74. 인생이란 다 그런 거야.

That's life.

Such is life.

That's the way it goes.

That's the way it is.

That's the way the ball bounces.

That's the way the coo-kie crumbles.

That's the way the mop flops.

75. 나는 음치야.

I'm tone-deaf.

I can't sing.

I cannot carry a tune.

I have a terrible voice.

76. 저리 가! 꺼져!

Take a walk!

Get lost!

Get out of here!

Beat it!

Go away!

Buzz off!

Leave me alone, please.

77. 그는 그런 짓을 할만큼 어리석지는 않다.

He knows better than to do such a thing.

He is not so foolish as to do such a thing.

He has more sense than to do such a thing.

Such is his wisdom that he will not do such a thing.

He is above doing such a thing.

He is the last man to do such a thing.

He is far from doing such a thing.

78. 참 싸게 샀군요.

That's a steal.

It's a bargain.

It's a good deal.

That's a real good buy.

That's very cheap.

79. 너무 비싼데요.

That's much too expensive.

Too steep.

The price is out of line.

That's totally unreasonable.

That's exorbitant.

This is highway robbery.

80. 에누리 좀 안됩니까?

Can you come down a little?

Can you lower your price?

Can you give me a discount?

81. 돈으로 환불하여 주시기 바랍니다.

I would like to get a refund on this.

Can I get a refund on this?

I'd like a refund.

I'd like my money back.

Can I have my money back on this?

82. 그게 별거냐! 그래서 어떻다는 말이냐?

Big deal! (= Don't make a big deal out of it.)

So what?

It's just one　 of those things.

83. 내가 오늘 제정신이 아니야.

I'm not myself today.

I must be out of my mind today.

I'm not in my right mind today.

정신 나갔어?

Are you out of your mind?

Are you crazy or something?

Are you nuts?

Are you off your rocker?

You have a screw loose or something?

You have a screw missing?

84. 어떤 식으로 긴장을 푸십니까? / 여가를 어떻게 보내세요?

What do you do for relaxation?

What do you do to relax?

What do you do to relieve stress?

What do you do to unwind?

How do you spend your leisure time?

What do you do in your spare time?

85. 그는 말썽꾸러기다. 골칫거리다.

He's a nuisance.

He's a pest.

He's a pain in the neck.

He's a thorn in my side.

86. 정말 잘 어울려요.

It's really you.

It suits you very well[perfectly].

You look nice in it.

It looks really good[great] on you.

It really becomes you.

87. 미치겠다.

I'm going crazy!

I'm going nuts!

I'm going bananas!

It drives me crazy[mad, nuts, bananas]!

It drives me up the wall!

88. 이 자리가 비어 있습니까?

Is this seat taken?

Is this seat occupied?

Is this seat being used?

Are you using this seat?

Is this seat vacant[empty]?

Has anybody taken this seat?

89. 돈 꽤나 들 겁니다. 돈이 엄청나게 많이 들 겁니다.

It will cost you a pretty penny.

It will cost you a bundle.

It will cost you a lot of money.

It will cost you a fortune.

It will cost you a mint.

It will cost you an arm and a leg.

90. 마침 그 물건이 떨어졌군요.

They are all sold out.

We are temporarily out of that item.

We are temporarily out of stock on that item.

91. 당신 수표가 부도났다.

Your check returned.

Your check bounced.

You gave me a bad check.

92. 왜 이렇게 늦었어?

What took you so long?

What kept you so long?

What held you up so long?

What made you so late?

93. 빨리 와.

Don't be long.

Be right back.

Hurry[Rush] back.

94. 아무에게도 말하지마. 비밀을 누설하지 말라.

Let's keep this between ourselves.

Let's keep this between you and me.

Don't spill the beans to anyone.

Don't let the cat out of the bag.

Don't let the rat out.

Don't tell anyone.

95. 말을 빙빙 돌리지 말아요.

Don't beat around the bush.

Get to the point.

Give me the bottom line.

Give it to me straight.

Don't give me the runaround.

96. 지금 당장은 잘 모르겠다.

I can't tell offhand.

Not offhand.

Not off the top of my head.

97. 성가시게 그러실 것까진 없다.

Don't bother.

Don't go to any trouble.

You don't have to go to any trouble.

98. 어디서 한 번 뵌 듯 합니다.

You look familiar.

Haven't we met somewhere before?

Don't I know you?

99. 건배!

Cheers!

Bottoms up!

(Here's) To our health!

Let's drink to that!

I'd like to make[have] a toast.

May I propose a toast?

100. 다음 기회로 미룰 수 없을까요?

Can I take a rain check?

Can I have a rain check on that?

Can you give me a rain check on that?

Let's make it some other time.

I'll make it another time.