KIIP 2: Unit 2–Essential Words and Phrases about Housework

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 + 다음에, used to describe the order of actions.

 

Essential Vocabulary & Key Phrases

Household Chores

Korean

English

청소하다

To clean

빨래하다

To do laundry

요리하다

To cook

책장을 정리하다

To organize the bookshelf

방을 닦다

To wipe the room

방을 치우다

To tidy up the room

방을 쓸다

To sweep the room

청소기를 돌리다

To vacuum

쓰레기를 버리다

To throw out the trash

분리수거를 하다

To separate recyclables

바닥을 쓸다

To sweep the floor

책상을 정리하다

To organize the desk

음료수를 준비하다

To prepare drinks

풍선을 달다

To hang balloons

빨래를 널다

To hang the laundry

빨래를 개다

To fold the laundry

세탁기를 돌리다

To run the washing machine

손빨래를 하다

To hand wash laundry

다림질을 하다

To iron clothes

설거지하다

To wash the dishes

음식을 만들다

To make food

 

Additional Words

Korean

English

금방

Soon

퇴근

Leaving work

잊다

To forget

보다

To grocery shop

걸레질

Wiping with a cloth

음식물 쓰레기

Food waste

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:

·        For verbs ending in a consonant → -을게요

·        For verbs ending in a vowel → -ㄹ게요

Examples

·        수지 , 오늘 지각했어요. → 죄송합니다. 다음부터 일찍 올게요.
(Suji, you were late today. → I'm sorry. I will come early next time.)

·        저는 아직 일을 했어요. 밥은 나중에 먹을게요.
(I haven't finished my work yet. I will eat later.)

·        누가 바닥을 거예요? → 제가 바닥을 쓸게요.
(Who will sweep the floor? → I will sweep it.)

·        제가 생일 케이크를 준비할게요.
(I will prepare the birthday cake.)

·        엄마, 앞으로 일찍 일어날게요.
(Mom, I will wake up early from now on.)


2. Verb + 다음에 (After Doing Something)

Use " 다음에" to indicate that one action happens after another.

Conjugation Rules:

·        For verbs ending in a consonant → - 다음에

·        For verbs ending in a vowel → - 다음에

Examples

·        지금 쓰레기를 버릴까요? → 아니요. 청소를 다음에 쓰레기를 버리세요.
(Should I throw out the trash now? → No, clean first and then throw it away.)

·        과일을 씻은 다음에 냉장고에 넣으세요.
(Wash the fruit first and then put it in the fridge.)

·        영화 다음에 밥을 먹을까요? → , 좋아요.
(Shall we eat after watching the movie? → Yes, sounds good.)

·        언제 숙제를 거예요? → 조금 다음에 거예요.
(When will you do your homework? → I will rest a little and then do it.)

 

Reading Comprehension

Read the passage

보부르 ,
오늘 저녁에 우리 집에서 파티가 있어요. 잊지 않았지요?
퇴근 후에 마트에서 보고 갈게요.
보부르 씨가 거실 청소를 주세요.
청소기를 돌린 다음에 걸레질을 부탁해요.
아참, 부엌에 음식물 쓰레기가 있어요. 쓰레기도 버려 주세요.
-
잠시드 드림

왕혼 ~
급한 일이 생겨서 먼저 나가요.
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 다음에 설거지할게요.

3.     퇴근한 다음에 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! 😊


Hi, feel free to leave a comment here. For a special request, please send us an email to hlamdo4u(at)gmail.com

Previous Post Next Post

نموذج الاتصال

Mastodon