Easy Korean Level 10 - Workbook 27

Exercise 1: Match the Nuance

Match the Korean expression with its English meaning.

1. 말이 나와서 말인데...
2. 그나저나...
3. 이 얘기는 그만합시다.
4. 참!

A. Anyway... / Be that as it may... B. Oh! / By the way! (Sudden realization) C. Let's stop talking about this. D. Speaking of which...

1: ___ 2: ___ 3: ___ 4: ___

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct phrases. [ 참 / 그나저나 / 말이 나와서 ]

1. ____________, 우리 회식 장소는 어디로 정했어요? (Anyway, where did we decide for the company dinner location?)
2. ____________! 지갑을 안 가지고 왔어요! (Oh! I didn't bring my wallet!)
3. ____________ 말인데, 어제 빌려준 돈 언제 갚을 거야? (Speaking of which, when are you going to pay back the money I lent you yesterday?)

Exercise 3: Translation

Translate into natural Korean.

1. Let's stop talking about this. (얘기, 그만하다) -> __________________________________________________
2. Anyway, what are you doing this weekend? (이번 주말) -> __________________________________________________

Answer Key

Exercise 1: 1. D 2. A 3. C 4. B

Exercise 2: 1. 그나저나 2. 참 (or 아, 맞다) 3. 말이 나와서

Exercise 3: 1. 이 얘기는 그만합시다. 2. 그나저나, 이번 주말에 뭐 해요?