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| KIIP 2 Unit 2: housework |
Welcome to KIIP Level 2: Unit 2! In this lesson, we will learn how to talk about housework in Korean. We’ll cover essential vocabulary, grammar structures, and key phrases to help you describe household chores confidently.
This unit introduces two important grammar points: Verb + 을게요, used to make a promise or commitment, and Verb + 은 다음에, used to describe the order of actions.
Essential Vocabulary & Key Phrases
Household Chores
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Korean |
English |
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청소하다 |
To clean |
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빨래하다 |
To do laundry |
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요리하다 |
To cook |
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책장을 정리하다 |
To organize the bookshelf |
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방을 닦다 |
To wipe the room |
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방을 치우다 |
To tidy up the room |
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방을 쓸다 |
To sweep the room |
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청소기를 돌리다 |
To vacuum |
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쓰레기를 버리다 |
To throw out the trash |
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분리수거를 하다 |
To separate recyclables |
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바닥을 쓸다 |
To sweep the floor |
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책상을 정리하다 |
To organize the desk |
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음료수를 준비하다 |
To prepare drinks |
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풍선을 달다 |
To hang balloons |
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빨래를 널다 |
To hang the laundry |
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빨래를 개다 |
To fold the laundry |
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세탁기를 돌리다 |
To run the washing machine |
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손빨래를 하다 |
To hand wash laundry |
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다림질을 하다 |
To iron clothes |
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설거지하다 |
To wash the dishes |
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음식을 만들다 |
To make food |
Additional Words
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Korean |
English |
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금방 |
Soon |
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퇴근 |
Leaving work |
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잊다 |
To forget |
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장 보다 |
To grocery shop |
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걸레질 |
Wiping with a cloth |
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음식물 쓰레기 |
Food waste |
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급한 일이 생기다 |
An urgent matter arises |
Grammar Notes & Example Sentences
1. Verb + 을게요 (Making a Promise)
Use "을게요" when making a promise or commitment to do
something. It is often used when responding to someone or making a decision on
the spot.
Conjugation
Rules:
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For verbs ending in a consonant → -을게요
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For verbs ending in a vowel → -ㄹ게요
Examples
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수지 씨, 오늘 지각했어요. → 죄송합니다. 다음부터 일찍 올게요.
(Suji, you were late today. → I'm sorry. I will come early next time.)
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저는 아직 일을 다 못 했어요. 밥은 나중에 먹을게요.
(I haven't finished my work yet. I will eat later.)
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누가 바닥을 쓸 거예요? → 제가 바닥을 쓸게요.
(Who will sweep the floor? → I will sweep it.)
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제가 생일 케이크를 준비할게요.
(I will prepare the birthday cake.)
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엄마, 앞으로 일찍 일어날게요.
(Mom, I will wake up early from now on.)
2. Verb + 은 다음에 (After
Doing Something)
Use "은 다음에" to indicate that one action happens after another.
Conjugation
Rules:
·
For verbs ending in a consonant → -은 다음에
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For verbs ending in a vowel → -ㄴ 다음에
Examples
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지금 쓰레기를 버릴까요? → 아니요. 청소를 한 다음에 쓰레기를 버리세요.
(Should I throw out the trash now? → No, clean first and then throw it
away.)
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과일을 씻은 다음에 냉장고에 넣으세요.
(Wash the fruit first and then put it in the fridge.)
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영화 본 다음에 밥을 먹을까요? → 네, 좋아요.
(Shall we eat after watching the movie? → Yes, sounds good.)
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언제 숙제를 할 거예요? → 조금 쉰 다음에 할 거예요.
(When will you do your homework? → I will rest a little and then do it.)
Reading Comprehension
Read the passage
보부르 씨,
오늘 저녁에 우리 집에서 파티가 있어요. 잊지 않았지요?
퇴근 후에 마트에서 장 보고 갈게요.
보부르 씨가 거실 청소를 해 주세요.
청소기를 돌린 다음에 걸레질을 부탁해요.
아참, 부엌에 음식물 쓰레기가 있어요. 쓰레기도 버려 주세요.
- 잠시드 드림
왕혼 씨~
급한 일이 생겨서 먼저 나가요.
좀 전에 세탁기를 돌리기 시작했어요.
세탁이 끝난 다음에 빨래를 널어 주세요.
오늘은 집에 일찍 올게요. 이따가 저녁에 봐요. ^^
- 이링 드림
Translation:
Bobur,
There is a party at my house tonight. You didn’t forget, right?
After work, I will stop by the mart and buy groceries.
Please clean the living room.
After vacuuming, please wipe the floor.
Oh, and there is food waste in the kitchen. Please throw it away too.
- From Jamshid
Wanghon,
An urgent matter came up, so I have to leave early.
I just started the washing machine a little while ago.
After the laundry is finished, please hang the clothes.
I will come home early today. See you in the evening! ^^
- From Iryung
Quiz
Translate the following
sentences into Korean using today’s grammar and vocabulary:
1.
I will vacuum and then wipe the floor.
2.
After cooking, I will wash the dishes.
3.
I will go grocery shopping after work.
4.
After washing the fruit, put it in the fridge.
Answers:
1.
청소기를 돌린 다음에 걸레질을 할게요.
2.
요리를 한 다음에 설거지할게요.
3.
퇴근한 다음에 장 볼게요.
4. 과일을 씻은 다음에 냉장고에 넣으세요.
Conclusion
Now, you know how to describe
housework, use key vocabulary, and apply important grammar structures! Keep
practicing by writing about your household chores in Korean.
What chores do you usually do?
Comment below using today’s vocabulary and grammar!
Happy
studying! 😊