Welcome to KIIP Level 4 Unit 7! This lesson focuses on essential vocabulary and grammar patterns for discussing common health issues, diseases, and their symptoms. You'll learn how to describe various illnesses, body discomforts, and lifestyle-related health problems in modern society.
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| KIIP 4 Unit 7 Mordern Diseases |
This unit
introduces two key grammar patterns:
1. Verb + -되 - Used to connect clauses with contrasting
information, meaning "but" or "however."
2. Verb + -었더니 - Used to express a result discovered after
performing an action ("I did something and found out that...").
Essential
Vocabulary Words
Symptoms &
Body Conditions (증상 및 신체 상태)
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Korean |
English |
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고열이 나다 |
to have a high
fever |
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재채기를 하다 |
to sneeze |
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목이 따끔거리다 |
throat stings,
scratchy throat |
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속이 쓰리다 |
heartburn,
stomach burns |
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배가 더부룩하다 |
stomach feels
bloated |
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얼굴에 뭐가 나다 |
to have a skin
breakout on the face |
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어지럽다 |
to be dizzy |
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다리가 붓다 |
legs swell |
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혈압이 높다 |
high blood
pressure |
Diseases &
Conditions (질병 및 질환)
|
Korean |
English |
|
비염 |
Rhinitis (nose
problem) |
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기관지염 |
Bronchitis (bad
cough problem) |
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위염 |
Gastritis (stomach
inflammation) |
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장염 |
Enteritis (diarrhea
illness) |
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성인병 |
adult disease
(lifestyle disease) |
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급성 |
acute (e.g., 급성 위염 - acute gastritis) |
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전염되다 |
to be
contagious, to be infected |
Medical &
Health Terms (의료 및 건강 용어)
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Korean |
English |
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예정일 |
scheduled
date, due date |
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유통 기한 |
expiration
date |
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섭취하다 |
to ingest, to
consume |
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수면 |
sleep |
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금연하다 |
to quit
smoking |
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시달리다 |
to suffer from
(e.g., illness, stress) |
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밀접하다 |
to be closely
related |
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차지하다 |
to occupy, to
account for |
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과도하다 |
to be
excessive |
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권하다 |
to recommend,
to offer |
Descriptive
& Food-Related Words (묘사 및 음식 관련 용어)
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Korean |
English |
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자극적이다 |
to be
stimulating, irritating (e.g., spicy food) |
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무리하다 |
to overdo
something, to strain oneself |
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충분하다 |
to be
sufficient, enough |
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뒷정리 |
cleaning up,
tidying up afterward |
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식품 매장 |
food section,
grocery section |
Grammar Notes
& Examples
1. Verb + -되
("But", "However", "With the condition that")
Used to acknowledge the preceding statement while indicating that there is a
condition, exception, or additional consideration to it. It connects two
clauses where the first is accepted but with a stipulation for the second.
Conjugation Rules:
Verb stem + -되
·
먹다 → 먹되
·
가다 → 가되
·
하다 → 하되
·
살다 → 살되
Examples:
1.
며칠 전부터 계속 배가 아프고 설사를 해요.
(My stomach has been hurting and I've had diarrhea for a few days.)
→ 장염에 걸리셨네요. 식사를 하되 자극적인 음식은 피하는 것이 좋습니다.
(You have enteritis. You should eat, but it's best to avoid
irritating foods.)
2.
쉬는 시간에 밖에 다녀와도 돼요?
(Can I go outside during break time?)
→ 밖에 다녀오되 늦지 않도록 하세요.
(You can go out, but don't be late.)
3.
이제부터 운동을 해도 돼요?
(Can I exercise starting now?)
→ 운동하되 무리하지 마세요.
(You can exercise, but don't overdo it.)
4.
음식을 마음껏 드시되 남기시면 안 됩니다.
(You can eat as much as you want, but you must not leave any leftovers.)
5.
한국어 실력을 늘리려면 한국 친구를 자주 만나되 한국어로 이야기해야 한다.
(To improve your Korean skills, you need to meet Korean friends often, but you
must speak in Korean.)
2. Verb + -었더니 ("I did...
and found out that...", "After doing... I discovered...")
Used to express a result that was discovered after directly experiencing or
doing something in the past. It connects a past action with its resulting
outcome or state that the speaker became aware of.
Conjugation Rules:
Verb ending in ㅏ or ㅗ + -았더니:
·
받다 → 받았더니
·
보다 → 봤더니
Verb ending in other vowels + -었더니:
·
먹다 → 먹었더니
·
마시다 → 마셨더니
하다 Verb + -했더니:
·
무리하다 → 무리했더니
·
주문하다 → 주문했더니
Examples:
1.
제이슨 씨, 목소리가 왜 그래요?
(Jason, what's wrong with your voice?)
→ 어제 야구장에서 큰 소리로 응원을 했더니 목이 아픈 것 같아요.
(I cheered loudly at the baseball stadium yesterday, and now my
throat hurts.)
2.
한국어 실력이 많이 늘었네요.
(Your Korean skills have improved a lot.)
→ 매일 한국 드라마를 봤더니 한국어 실력이 좋아졌어요.
(I watched Korean dramas every day, and as a result my Korean skills
got better.)
3.
어디 아파요?
(Are you sick somewhere?)
→ 어제 야식을 먹고 잤더니 배가 더부룩해요.
(I ate late-night food and slept yesterday, and now my stomach is
bloated.)
4.
낮에 커피를 많이 마셨더니 잠이 안 온다.
(I drank a lot of coffee during the day, and as a result I can't sleep.)
5.
인터넷으로 옷을 주문했더니 하루 만에 도착했다.
(I ordered clothes online, and as a result they arrived in one day.)
Speaking Practice
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repeat speaking.
애나: 제이슨 씨, 며칠 전에도 그런 것 같은데 아직도 기침이 안 나았어요?
(Anna: Jason, I feel like you were like this a few days ago too,
but hasn't your cough gotten better yet?)
제이슨: 네. 무리해서 일했더니 약을 먹어도 잘 낫지 않아요. 열도 있고요.
(Jason: Yes. I overworked myself, and as a result even when I take
medicine, it doesn't get better easily. I also have a fever.)
애나: 기관지염인 것 같은데 병원에는 가 봤어요?
(Anna: It seems like bronchitis, but have you been to the
hospital?)
제이슨: 가기는 했는데 크게 걱정할 정도는 아니라고 하셨어요.
(Jason: I did go, but the doctor said it wasn't to the extent of
worrying too much.)
애나: 요즘 수업이 많은데 괜찮겠어요?
(Anna: You have many classes these days, will you be okay?)
제이슨: 어쩔 수 없지요. 수업을 하되 무리하지 않도록 해야겠어요.
(Jason: I have no choice. I'll teach, but I need to make sure I
don't overdo it.)
Reading Comprehension
(1) Common
Illnesses Among Modern People (현대인들이 많이 걸리는 병)
·
암은 다른 사람의 이야기가 아니다!
(Cancer is not just something that happens to others!)
→ 과음과 과식, 운동 부족은 암을 부른다
(Excessive drinking, overeating, and lack of exercise invite cancer.)
·
고혈압과 당뇨병의 지름길?
(The shortcut to high blood pressure and diabetes?)
→ 단 음식과 짠 음식을 지나치게 섭취하면 성인병의 발생 위험이 높아진다
(If you excessively consume sweet and salty foods, the risk of developing adult
diseases increases.)
(2) Things to
Equip in the Globalization Era (건강을 위해 갖춰야 할 것)
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규칙적인 운동을 하다: To exercise
regularly
·
충분한 수면을 취하다: To get enough
sleep
·
균형 잡힌 식사를 하다: To eat
balanced meals
·
금연하다: To quit smoking
·
소금 섭취를 줄이다: To reduce salt
intake
(3) Health Tips
Worth Knowing (알아 두면 좋은 건강 상식)
잘못된 생활 습관이 병을 부른다
(Wrong lifestyle habits invite disease)
의학 기술의 발달로 인간의 기대 수명은 과거보다 크게 늘어났지만 현대인들은 여전히 여러 질병에 시달리고 있다. 암이나 고혈압, 당뇨병 등은 현대인들이 많이 걸리는 병으로 흔히 생활 습관병이라고도 불린다. 이는 이들 질병의 직접적인 원인이 확인되지 않았지만 잘못된 생활 습관과 밀접한 관련이 있기 때문이다.
(Thanks to the development of medical technology, human life expectancy has
increased significantly compared to the past, but modern people still suffer
from various diseases. Cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes, etc., are common
illnesses among modern people and are often called lifestyle diseases. This is
because although the direct causes of these diseases haven't been identified,
they are closely related to wrong lifestyle habits.)
예를 들어 암은 한국인의 사망 원인 1위를 차지하는 병이다. 암의 원인으로 다양한 요인이 있지만, 흡연, 음주, 스트레스, 잘못된 식습관, 운동 부족 등이 영향을 주는 것으로 알려져 있다. 고혈압이나 당뇨병 역시 기름진 식사, 탄수화물과 소금의 과도한 섭취, 인스턴트 식품의 섭취 등과 관계가 있다.
(For example, cancer is the number one cause of death among Koreans. There are
various factors that cause cancer, but smoking, drinking, stress, wrong eating
habits, and lack of exercise are known to have an influence. High blood
pressure and diabetes are also related to fatty meals, excessive intake of
carbohydrates and salt, and consumption of instant foods.)
이들 질병에 어떻게 대처해야 할까? 전문가들은 적절한 치료를 받되 생활 습관을 바꾸도록 권하고 있다. 즉, 균형 잡힌 식사와 규칙적인 운동을 해야 한다는 것이다. 식사는 규칙적으로 골고루, 알맞게 해야 한다. 물은 충분히 섭취하되 술이나 담배는 제한하는 것이 좋다. 운동의 경우 1주일에 3일 이상 꾸준히 해야 한다. 가령 하루에 만 보 걷기 운동은 성인병 예방에 도움이 된다. 이렇게 일상생활 속에서 올바른 생활 습관을 지킬 때 현대인은 건강한 삶을 누릴 수 있을 것이다.
(How should we cope with these diseases? Experts recommend receiving
appropriate treatment but changing one's lifestyle. In other
words, we need to eat balanced meals and exercise regularly. Meals should be
regular, well-rounded, and moderate. It is good to drink enough water but limit
alcohol and cigarettes. Regarding exercise, you should do it consistently more
than 3 days a week. For example, walking 10,000 steps a day helps prevent adult
diseases. When we maintain correct lifestyle habits in our daily lives like
this, modern people will be able to enjoy a healthy life.)
Quiz
Translate into
Korean using the grammar and vocabulary from this lesson:
- "You should exercise, but don't overdo it."
- "I cheered loudly at the stadium yesterday, and as a result my
throat hurts."
- "You can go out during break time, but don't be late."
- "I watched Korean dramas every day, and as a result my Korean
skills improved."
Answers:
- 운동을 하되 무리하지 마세요.
- 어제 운동장에서 큰 소리로 응원을 했더니 목이 아파요.
- 쉬는 시간에 밖에 다녀오되 늦지 마세요.
- 매일 한국 드라마를 봤더니 한국어 실력이 좋아졌어요.
Conclusion
In this lesson,
we learned to:
- Use Verb + -되 to acknowledge a situation while adding a condition or
exception ("but", "however", "with the condition
that")
- Apply Verb + -었더니 to express a result discovered after
performing an action ("I did... and found out that...")
- Discuss common illnesses,
symptoms, and health issues in modern society
- Use vocabulary related to
diseases, body conditions, and healthy lifestyle habits
Keep practicing to confidently talk about health matters and give advice in Korean! 🏥💊✨
