EN: The simple past tense is used to describe completed actions in the past. For regular verbs like 'clean', we add '-ed' to the end of the verb ('cleaned').
한국어: 과거 단순형은 과거에 완료된 동작을 설명하는 데 사용됩니다. 'clean'과 같은 규칙 동사는 동사 어미니에 '-ed'를 추가하여 'cleaned'로 만듭니다.
We cooked dinner before the party.
우리는 파티 전에 저녁을 요리했습니다.
EN: Cleaning the house before the New Year is a common tradition in many cultures, symbolizing sweeping away bad luck from the past year to welcome good fortune in the coming year.
EN: The past simple tense is used to talk about completed actions in the past. For regular verbs, we add '-ed' (e.g., play -> played). For irregular verbs, the spelling changes (e.g., make -> made).
한국어: 과거 단순형은 과거에 완료된 동작을 설명하는 데 사용됩니다. 규칙 동사는 어미니에 '-ed'를 추가합니다(예: play는 played가 됨), 불규칙 동사는 철자가 바뀝니다(예: make는 made가 됩니다).
My family made a big dinner yesterday.
우리 가족은 어제 큰 식사를 만들었습니다.
EN: Making and eating dumplings together is a significant Lunar New Year tradition for many families. The shape of dumplings resembles ancient Chinese gold ingots, symbolizing wealth and good fortune for the coming year.
EN: The Simple Past Tense is used to talk about completed actions in the past. Regular verbs add '-ed' to the base form (e.g., 'receive' becomes 'received').
한국어: 과거 단순형은 과거에 완료된 동작을 설명하는 데 사용됩니다. 규칙 동사는 원형 동사 뒤에 '-ed'를 추가합니다(예: 'receive'는 'received'가 됩니다).
I received a beautiful gift yesterday.
나는 어제 아름다운 선물을 받았습니다.
EN: In Chinese culture, receiving 'red envelopes' (hongbao) containing money from parents and elder relatives is a significant tradition during the Lunar New Year, symbolizing good luck, blessings, and prosperity for the coming year.
EN: To talk about actions that happened and finished in the past, we use the Past Simple tense. For regular verbs like 'watch', we add '-ed' to the end to make 'watched'.
한국어: 과거에 발생하여 끝난 동작을 설명하기 위해 우리는 「과거 단순형」을 사용합니다. 'watch'(보다)와 같은 규칙 동사는 어미에 '-ed'를 붙여 'watched'로 만듭니다.
We played games yesterday.
우리는 어제 게임을 했습니다.
EN: In many cultures, watching fireworks at midnight is a classic way to welcome the New Year, symbolizing a bright and exciting start to the upcoming year.
EN: To ask a question about the past, we start the sentence with 'Did' followed by the subject and the base form of the verb (the original verb without -ed).
한국어: 과거에 일어난 일을 묻는 질문을 만들 때는 'Did'로 문장을 시작하고, 그 뒤에 주어와 동사 원형(-ed가 없는 동사)을 사용합니다.
Did you watch the fireworks yesterday?
너는 어제 불꽃놀이를 보았니?
EN: Visiting relatives is a core tradition during the Lunar New Year. Families travel long distances to gather, show respect to elders, and catch up with family members they haven't seen in a while.
EN: The past simple tense is used to describe actions that happened and were completed in the past. For the irregular verb 'eat', the past tense form is 'ate'.
한국어: 과거 단순형은 과거에 발생하고 완료된 동작을 설명하는 데 사용됩니다. 불규칙 동사 'eat'(먹다)의 과거형은 'ate'입니다.
We ate pizza for lunch yesterday.
우리는 어제 점심에 피자를 먹었습니다.
EN: In many cultures, including Chinese culture during the Lunar New Year, gathering with family to eat a big dinner is a central tradition symbolizing unity, abundance, and warmth.
EN: To talk about actions that happened in the past, we add '-ed' to regular verbs. For example, 'cook' becomes 'cooked'.
한국어: 과거에 발생한 동작을 설명하기 위해 규칙 동사 뒤에 '-ed'를 추가합니다. 예를 들어, 'cook'(요리하다)은 'cooked'(요리했다)가 됩니다.
My dad cooked dinner yesterday.
우리 아버지는 어제 저녁을 요리했습니다.
EN: In many cultures, especially during major holidays like the Lunar New Year, preparing 'special dishes' is a way to show love and welcome family members. These meals often feature symbolic foods that represent luck and prosperity.
EN: The past simple tense is used to describe completed actions in the past. The verb 'wore' is the irregular past form of 'wear'.
한국어: 과거 단순형은 과거에 완료된 동작을 설명하는 데 사용됩니다. 동사 'wore'는 'wear'(입다)의 불규칙 과거형입니다.
We wore warm coats yesterday.
우리는 어제 따뜻한 코트를 입었습니다.
EN: In many Asian cultures, wearing brand new clothes on the first day of the Lunar New Year symbolizes a fresh start, leaving behind the old and welcoming good luck for the upcoming year.
EN: To talk about actions that happened and finished in the past, we use the Simple Past Tense. For regular verbs like 'play', we simply add '-ed' to the end of the verb to make 'played'.
한국어: 과거에 발생하고 끝난 동작을 설명하기 위해 '과거 단순형'을 사용합니다. 'play'와 같은 규칙 동사는 동사 뒤에 '-ed'를 추가하여 'played'로 만들면 됩니다.
I cooked dinner yesterday.
나는 어제 저녁을 만들었습니다.
EN: The phrasal verb 'stay up' means to go to bed later than usual. To say how late you stayed up, you can add the adverb 'late'. To specify the day, use the preposition 'on'.
한국어: 구동사 'stay up'은 평소보다 늦게 잠자리에 드는 것을 의미합니다(밤을 새우다). 늦게까지 얼마나 늦게까지인지 나타내려면 부사 'late'(늦게)를 추가할 수 있습니다. 특정 날을 지정하려면 전치사 'on'을 사용합니다.
They stayed up late on Friday.
그들은 금요일에 밤을 새웠습니다.
EN: In many cultures, staying up late on New Year's Eve (or Lunar New Year's Eve) is a common tradition. In Chinese culture, this practice is called 'shousui' (守歲), which is believed to bring longevity to one's parents.
EN: To talk about things that happened and finished in the past, we add '-ed' to regular verbs. For 'enjoy', we add '-ed' to make 'enjoyed'.
한국어: 과거에 발생하고 끝난 일을 설명하기 위해 규칙 동사 뒤에 '-ed'를 추가합니다. 예를 들어 'enjoy'(즐기다)에 '-ed'를 추가하면 'enjoyed'(즐겼다)가 됩니다.
We played games yesterday.
우리는 어제 게임을 했습니다.
EN: To say something is 'the most' of a short adjective (like 'happy'), we add '-est' to the end. For words ending in 'y', change 'y' to 'i' and add '-est' (happy -> happiest). Always put 'the' before these words.
한국어: 어떤 것이 짧은 형용사(예: happy) 중에서 '가장 ~한' 것임을 나타내려면 어미에 -est를 추가합니다. y로 끝나는 단어는 y를 i로 바꾼 후 -est를 추가합니다(happy는 happiest가 됩니다). 이러한 최상급 단어 앞에는 반드시 the를 붙여야 합니다.
This is the easiest game.
이것은 가장 간단한 게임입니다.
EN: To talk about actions that happened and finished in the past, we use the Simple Past Tense. For regular verbs like 'celebrate', we add '-d' or '-ed' to the end of the verb (celebrate -> celebrated).
한국어: 과거에 발생하고 끝난 동작을 설명할 때는 '과거 단순형'을 사용합니다. 규칙 동사(예: celebrate)는 어미니에 -d 또는 -ed를 추가하면 됩니다(celebrate는 celebrated가 됩니다).
We visited our grandparents last week.
우리는 지난주에 조부모님을 방문했습니다.
EN: The Lunar New Year is one of the most important traditional holidays in many Asian cultures, often celebrated with family reunions, special foods like dumplings and fish, and the giving of red envelopes.
EN: Use the past simple tense (verb + -ed) to talk about actions that were completed in the past, often with time expressions like 'before' or 'ago'.
한국어: 일반 과거형(동사 + -ed)을 사용하여 과거에 이미 완료된 일을 설명하며, 종종 'before'(이전)나 'ago'(전에)와 같은 시간 표현과 함께 사용합니다.
We visited our grandparents a few days before.
우리는 며칠 전에 조부모님을 방문했습니다.
EN: In Chinese culture, cleaning the house before the New Year is a very important tradition. It symbolizes sweeping away bad luck from the past year to welcome good luck in the coming year.
EN: We use the past simple tense (e.g., 'cooked') to talk about actions that were completed in the past. For regular verbs, we usually add '-ed' to the base form.
한국어: 우리는 과거 단순형(예: 'cooked')을 사용하여 과거에 완료된 동작을 설명합니다. 규칙 동사의 경우, 일반적으로 동사 원형 뒤에 '-ed'를 추가합니다.
We played games yesterday.
우리는 어제 게임을 했습니다.
EN: In many cultures, especially in Chinese-speaking regions, New Year's Eve is a time for family reunion. Having a big dinner together (reunion dinner) is one of the most important traditions of the holiday.
EN: When listing three or more items, we use commas to separate them and place 'and' before the last item (A, B, and C).
한국어: 세 개 이상의 항목을 나열할 때는 쉼표로 구분하고 마지막 항목 앞에 'and'를 사용합니다(A, B, and C).
I bought apples, bananas, and oranges.
나는 사과, 바나나, 그리고 오렌지를 샀습니다.
EN: In Chinese culture, eating fish during the Lunar New Year is highly symbolic. The Chinese word for fish (魚, yú) sounds exactly like the word for surplus (餘, yú). Eating fish represents the wish for 'abundance year after year' (年年有餘).
EN: The verb 'give' can take two objects: an indirect object (the person receiving, 'me') and a direct object (the thing being given, 'a red envelope'). The pattern is: Subject + give + Person + Thing.
한국어: 동사 'give'(주다) 뒤에는 두 개의 목적어가 올 수 있습니다: 간접 목적어(받는 사람 'me')와 직접 목적어(주어지는 물건 'a red envelope'). 문장 구조는 주어 + give + 사람 + 물건입니다.
My friend gave me a beautiful card.
내 친구는 나에게 예쁜 카드를 주었습니다.
EN: During the Lunar New Year, it is a traditional custom for elders to give red envelopes (hongbao) containing money to children and younger family members as a symbol of good luck and blessings for the coming year.
EN: To talk about actions that happened and finished in the past, we use the past simple tense. For regular verbs like 'watch', we add '-ed' to the end to make 'watched'.
한국어: 과거에 발생하고 끝난 동작을 설명할 때는 과거 단순형을 사용합니다. 'watch'(보다)와 같은 규칙 동사는 어미니에 '-ed'를 추가하여 'watched'로 만듭니다.
We watched a movie yesterday.
우리는 어제 영화를 보았습니다.
EN: In many cultures, watching fireworks at midnight is a classic way to welcome the New Year, symbolizing a bright and exciting start to the upcoming year.
EN: In English, when we talk about past events, we use the past tense of verbs. Regular verbs add '-ed' (e.g., visit -> visited), while irregular verbs change their form completely (e.g., wear -> wore).
한국어: 영어에서 과거의 일을 설명할 때는 동사의 과거형을 사용합니다. 규칙 동사는 어미니에 '-ed'를 추가하고(예: visit은 visited가 됨), 불규칙 동사는 철자가 바뀝니다(예: wear는 wore가 됨).
Yesterday, we played games and ate delicious food.
어제, 우리는 게임을 하고 맛있는 음식을 먹었습니다.
EN: In Chinese culture, wearing new clothes on the first day of the Lunar New Year symbolizes a fresh start and getting rid of bad luck from the past year. Visiting relatives (called 'bài nián') is also a key tradition to share blessings and strengthen family bonds.
EN: We use the Past Simple tense (verbs ending in '-ed' like 'played' and 'shared') to talk about actions that started and finished in the past.
한국어: 우리는 과거 단순형(동사 어미에 '-ed'가 붙은 'played'와 'shared' 같은)을 사용하여 과거에 발생하고 끝난 동작을 설명합니다.
We cooked dinner and watched a movie yesterday.
우리는 어제 저녁을 요리하고 영화를 보았습니다.
EN: During traditional holidays like the Lunar New Year, spending quality time playing board games, card games, and sharing family stories is a common way for multi-generational families to bond and enjoy each other's company at home.
EN: Using 'It was a/an + adjective + noun' to describe a past experience or event.
한국어: 'It was a/an + 형용사 + 명사'를 사용하여 과거의 경험이나 사건을 설명합니다.
It was a wonderful trip to the mountains.
그것은 아주 멋진 산 여행이었습니다.
EN: To ask about past actions, we use 'What did you do...?' with the helper verb 'did' and the base form of the main verb 'do'.
한국어: 과거의 동작을 묻기 위해 'What did you do...?'(무엇을 했니?)를 사용하며, 여기서 'did'는 조동사이고 뒤에 동사 원형 'do'가 옵니다.
What did you do yesterday?
당신은 어제 무엇을 했습니까?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, asking 'What did you do for [holiday]?' is a very common and friendly way to start a conversation after a festive season, showing interest in the other person's celebrations.
EN: The verb 'help' can be followed by an object and then a base verb (without 'to') to show who you are helping and what action they are doing. The pattern is: help + someone + do something.
한국어: 동사 'help'(돕다) 뒤에는 '사람'과 '원형 동사'(to 없이)가 올 수 있으며, 이는 누군가가 어떤 일을 하는 것을 돕는 것을 나타냅니다. 문장 구조는 help + 사람 + 동작입니다.
He helped his sister clean the room.
그는 그의 누나가 방을 청소하는 것을 도왔습니다.
EN: In many cultures, including Chinese culture during the New Year, preparing a 'big meal' is a central family activity. Children or family members often gather in the kitchen to help the parents, symbolizing family unity and cooperation.
EN: The phrasal verb 'set off' means to ignite or explode fireworks. Since this sentence describes a past event, 'set' is in its past tense form, which remains 'set'.
한국어: 구동사 「set off」는 불꽃놀이를 점화하거나 터뜨리는 것을 의미합니다. 이 문장은 과거에 일어난 일을 설명하므로 'set'은 과거형으로 사용되며, 그 과거형 변화는 여전히 'set'입니다.
They set off some fireworks to celebrate the festival.
그들은 축제를 축하하기 위해 불꽃놀이를 터뜨렸습니다.
EN: In many cultures, setting off fireworks or firecrackers is a traditional way to celebrate the New Year, believed to drive away evil spirits and bring good luck. However, due to safety and environmental concerns, many cities now restrict private fireworks and encourage public drone or light shows instead.
EN: We use 'Did you + verb' to ask questions about the past. The verb after 'did' must be in its base form (get, not got). We use 'any' in questions with plural nouns (envelopes) to ask about an unspecified amount.
한국어: 우리는 'Did you + 동사 원형'을 사용하여 과거에 일어난 일을 묻습니다. 조동사 did 뒤에는 동사가 원형이어야 합니다(get을 사용하고 got을 사용하지 않음). 의문문에서는 'any'를 복수 명사(envelopes)와 함께 사용하여 특정하지 않은 수량을 묻습니다.
Did you buy any apples?
너는 사과를 샀니?
EN: In Chinese culture, giving red envelopes (hongbao) filled with money is a major tradition during the Lunar New Year. It symbolizes good luck, health, and prosperity for the coming year. Children and young adults typically receive them from elder relatives.
EN: We use the Simple Past Tense to talk about actions that started and finished in the past. Regular verbs like 'save' add '-d' or '-ed' (saved), while irregular verbs like 'get' change their form (got).
한국어: 우리는 과거에 시작하고 끝난 일을 설명하기 위해 과거 단순형을 사용합니다. 'save'와 같은 규칙 동사는 '-d' 또는 '-ed'를 추가하고(saved가 됨), 'get'과 같은 불규칙 동사는 철자가 바뀝니다(got가 됩니다).
I played games and got many gifts.
나는 게임을 하고 많은 선물을 받았습니다.
EN: In many Asian cultures, children receive red envelopes with money from their parents and relatives during the Lunar New Year. It is a common and responsible habit for children to save this money for their future or education.
EN: To talk about actions that happened in the past, we add '-ed' to regular verbs. For example, 'watch' becomes 'watched'.
한국어: 과거에 발생한 동작을 설명하기 위해 규칙 동사 뒤에 '-ed'를 추가합니다. 예를 들어, 'watch'(보다)는 'watched'(보았다)가 됩니다.
We watched a movie yesterday.
우리는 어제 영화를 보았습니다.
EN: To talk about actions that happened in the past, we add '-ed' to regular verbs. For example, 'visit' becomes 'visited'.
한국어: 과거에 발생한 동작을 설명하기 위해 규칙 동사 뒤에 '-ed'를 추가합니다. 예를 들어, 'visit'(방문하다)은 'visited'(방문했다)가 됩니다.
We played games yesterday.
우리는 어제 게임을 했습니다.
EN: In many cultures, especially during traditional holidays like the Lunar New Year, visiting grandparents and extended family members on specific days is a very important custom to show respect and maintain family bonds.
EN: Use 'too many' before plural countable nouns to show that there is a larger amount than wanted or needed.
한국어: 가산 복수 명사 앞에 'too many'를 사용하여 원하는 것보다 더 많은 양이 있음을 나타냅니다.
I bought too many apples.
나는 사과를 너무 많이 샀습니다.
EN: In Chinese culture, eating sweet rice cakes (nian gao) during the New Year is traditional because the name sounds like 'getting higher year by year', symbolizing growth and prosperity.
EN: Use 'until' to show how long an action continues. It means 'up to a certain time'.
한국어: 'until'을 사용하여 어떤 동작이 언제까지 지속되는지 나타냅니다. 그것은 '특정 시간까지'라는 뜻입니다.
We watched TV until midnight.
우리는 자정까지 텔레비전을 보았습니다.
EN: Playing card games or board games with family and friends is a very common and popular way to spend time together during holidays like the New Year, especially when staying up late.
EN: We use 'It was a/an + adjective + noun' to describe a past experience or event. 'Was' is the past tense of 'is'.
한국어: 우리는 과거의 경험이나 활동을 설명할 때 「It was a/an + 형용사 + 명사」를 사용합니다. 「Was」는 「is」의 과거형입니다.
It was a great party.
그것은 아주 좋은 파티였습니다.
IPA 발음, 정의, 예문, 인터랙티브 퀴즈가 포함된 핵심 단어입니다.
문맥 속: 만두, 반죽 안에 소를 넣은 전통 음식
문맥 속: 봉투(여기서는 돈을 넣는 빨간 봉투를 의미)
문맥 속: 불꽃놀이
문맥 속: 친척
문맥 속: 한 접시씩의 요리
문맥 속: 축하하다
문맥 속: 과자, 간식 또는 대접하는 음식
문맥 속: 기쁨으로 가득한, 즐거운
유형 태그, 이중 언어 정의, 사용 설명, 예문이 포함된 구문입니다.
To go to bed later than usual.
밤을 새우다, 늦게까지 자지 않다
A red paper packet containing money, given as a gift in Chinese and other East Asian cultures.
빨간 봉투
To cause something to explode or start operating.
(폭죽, 불꽃놀이) 터뜨리다, (경보기 등을) 작동시키다
The beginning of a year whose months are coordinated by the cycles of the moon, especially celebrated in East Asia.
음력 새해, 음력 설