Easy Korean Level 4 - Workbook 5

Exercise 1: True or False?

Determine if the following statements about the word 당신 are True or False.

1. You can use 당신 to politely address a stranger on the street. ( T / F )
2. Married couples often use 당신 to mean "honey" or "dear." ( T / F )
3. You will frequently hear 당신 in Korean pop songs. ( T / F )
4. It is perfectly fine to say "당신의 이름은 무엇입니까?" to your boss. ( T / F )

Exercise 2: How to address "you"

What is the most natural way to say the following sentences in polite Korean without using 당신? (Hint: Think about dropping the pronoun or using a title)

1. Asking a taxi driver: "Where are you going?" -> ____________________________________, 어디 가세요?
2. Asking your coworker named 민수 (Minsu): "Minsu, are you busy?" -> ____________________________________, 바빠요?
3. Asking a general question where context makes it obvious: "Do you like Korean food?" -> ____________________________________?

Exercise 3: Casual "you"

If you are talking to your best friend, what word for "you" can you use? Translate: "Where are you?" (어디야?) -> _______ 어디야?

Answer Key

Exercise 1: 1. False (It can sound confrontational) 2. True 3. True 4. False (Never use it with your boss; use 사장님 or 부장님 instead)

Exercise 2: 1. 기사님, 어디 가세요? (Or just "어디 가세요?") 2. 민수 씨, 바빠요? 3. 한국 음식 좋아해요? (Just omit the pronoun)

Exercise 3: 너 어디야?