EN: Use 'Welcome to' followed by a place (like a country, city, or home) to greet someone arriving there.
한국어: 국가, 도시, 집 등의 장소 앞에 「Welcome to」를 붙여, 해당 장소에 도착한 사람을 환영할 때 사용합니다.
Welcome to our office.
저희 사무실에 오신 것을 환영합니다.
EN: In immigration or customs settings, 'the country' refers to the nation you are currently entering. It is a standard professional greeting used by officers.
EN: Use 'very much' after 'thank you' to show stronger gratitude.
한국어: 'thank you' 뒤에 'very much'를 붙이면 더 깊은 감사 표현이 됩니다.
Thank you very much for the gift.
선물 정말 감사합니다.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common to use 'Thank you very much' in formal situations like airport customs to show respect to officials.
EN: Use 'May I...?' to ask for permission in a polite and formal way.
한국어: 공손하고 격식 있게 허가를 구할 때 「May I...?」를 사용합니다.
May I open the window?
창문을 열어도 될까요?
EN: In customs and immigration, officers use formal language. 'May I' is the standard way to request documents from travelers.
EN: Use 'Here it is' when you are handing one single item to someone. If you are handing over multiple items, use 'Here they are'.
한국어: 단수 물건 하나를 건넬 때는 「Here it is」를 사용합니다. 여러 개의 물건을 건넬 때는 「Here they are」를 사용합니다.
Here it is. My passport.
여기 있습니다. 제 여권입니다.
EN: In Western culture, it is considered polite to make eye contact and smile slightly when saying 'Here it is' while handing over documents to an official.
EN: Use 'What is the purpose of...' to ask for the reason why someone is doing something or going somewhere.
한국어: 누군가가 어떤 행동을 하거나 특정 장소에 가는 이유나 목적을 물어볼 때 「What is the purpose of...」를 사용합니다.
What is the purpose of your phone call?
전화하신 목적이 무엇인가요?
EN: In immigration settings, officers use formal and direct language. 'Purpose of visit' is the standard phrase used worldwide to ask if you are traveling for tourism, work, or study.
EN: Use 'I am here for + [noun]' to explain the reason for your visit or presence in a place.
한국어: 어떤 장소에 방문했거나 와 있는 이유를 설명할 때 「I am here for + [명사]」를 사용합니다.
I am here for a meeting.
회의에 참석하러 왔습니다.
EN: When entering a country, immigration officers expect a clear and concise reason for your visit. 'Vacation' or 'Sightseeing' are the most common terms for tourists.
EN: Use 'How long' to ask about the duration or length of time for an activity.
한국어: 어떤 활동이 지속되는 시간이나 기간을 물어볼 때는 「How long」을 사용합니다.
How long will the movie last?
이 영화는 러닝타임이 어떻게 되나요?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'That sounds nice' is a common polite filler to show you are listening and being friendly before asking a follow-up question.
EN: Use 'will' + 'verb' to talk about future plans or intentions.
한국어: 미래의 계획이나 의도를 나타낼 때 'will' + '동사'를 사용합니다.
I will call you tomorrow.
내일 전화드리겠습니다.
EN: In immigration contexts, it is important to be specific about your length of stay to avoid confusion.
EN: Use 'will' to ask about future plans or arrangements.
한국어: 미래의 계획이나 일정을 물어볼 때 'will'을 사용합니다.
Where will you eat dinner?
저녁은 어디서 드실 건가요?
EN: Immigration officers ask this to ensure you have a planned place to stay, which is a standard security procedure.
EN: Use 'will' + 'base verb' to talk about future plans or intentions.
한국어: 향후 계획이나 의도를 말할 때에는 「will + 동사원형」 구문을 사용합니다.
I will eat dinner at seven o'clock.
저는 7시에 저녁을 먹을 것입니다.
EN: In English, 'downtown' is often used as an adverb, so you don't need to say 'in the' downtown. You can just say 'downtown' after the location.
EN: Use 'anything' in questions when asking if something exists, even if you don't know what it is.
한국어: 의문문에서 무언가의 존재 여부를 물어볼 때는 상대방이 무엇을 가졌는지 정확히 모르더라도 'anything'을 사용합니다.
Do you have anything to eat?
먹을 만한 것이 좀 있나요?
EN: In customs, 'declare' refers to the legal requirement to report specific items like food, alcohol, or large sums of cash to avoid fines.
EN: Use 'What does [word] mean?' to ask for the definition of a word you don't understand.
한국어: 잘 모르는 단어의 뜻을 물어볼 때 「What does [단어] mean?」 구조를 사용합니다.
What does 'prohibited' mean?
'Prohibited'는 무슨 뜻인가요?
EN: In customs, 'declare' refers to the legal act of informing officials about items you are bringing into the country. It is better to ask for clarification than to make a mistake.
EN: Use 'For example' to introduce specific items that belong to a general group mentioned before.
한국어: 앞서 언급한 상위 범주에 속하는 구체적인 항목을 제시할 때 「For example」을 사용합니다.
I like fruit. For example, apples and bananas.
저는 과일을 좋아합니다. 예를 들어, 사과와 바나나 같은 것요.
EN: In customs declarations, 'special items' usually refer to restricted or taxable goods. It is important to be honest to avoid fines.
EN: Use 'some' with positive sentences to talk about an unspecified amount of things you can count (like chocolates) or cannot count (like tea).
한국어: 긍정문에서 「some」을 사용하면 정해지지 않은 양을 나타내며, 가산명사(예: 초콜릿)와 불가산명사(예: 차)에 모두 쓸 수 있습니다.
I have some water in my bag.
내 가방에 물이 조금 있어요.
EN: When passing through customs, it is important to be honest about food items. Even common snacks like chocolate are worth mentioning if you are unsure of the local rules.
EN: Use 'Those are not' to say that multiple things are not a certain way or are not specific items.
한국어: 여러 개의 물건이 어떠한 상태가 아니거나 특정 물품이 아님을 나타낼 때 「Those are not」을 사용합니다.
Those are not my keys.
저것들은 제 열쇠가 아닙니다.
EN: In customs declarations, 'fine' means the items are allowed and no further action is needed. 'Prohibited items' refers to things that are legally forbidden from entering a country to protect its environment or economy.
EN: Use 'What + noun' to ask for specific information about a category of things.
한국어: 특정 범주의 사물에 대한 구체적인 정보를 물어볼 때는 「What + 명사」 구문을 사용합니다.
What colors do you like?
어떤 색상을 좋아하시나요?
EN: In customs and airport contexts, 'prohibited' is a formal word used to describe things you are legally not allowed to bring into a country.
EN: Use 'cannot' to talk about things that are not allowed or are against the rules.
한국어: 허용되지 않거나 규칙에 어긋나는 행동을 나타낼 때 「cannot」을 사용합니다.
You cannot smoke in the airport.
공항 내에서는 금연입니다.
EN: Most countries have strict rules about bringing food across borders to prevent the spread of pests and diseases. Always check customs regulations before traveling.
EN: Use 'any' in negative sentences to mean 'none at all'. It is often followed by 'of' when referring to a specific group of things.
한국어: 부정문에서 「any」를 쓰면 '전혀 없다'는 의미가 됩니다. 특정 집단을 가리킬 때는 흔히 뒤에 「of」를 동반합니다.
I don't have any of the books.
저는 그 책들을 단 한 권도 가지고 있지 않습니다.
EN: In English, 'I see' is a very common way to show you understand information, similar to 'I understand' but more casual.
EN: Use 'look' + adjective to describe how something appears or seems based on what you see.
한국어: 시각적으로 관찰한 바에 따라 무언가가 어떻게 보이는지 또는 어떤 인상을 주는지 설명할 때 「look + 형용사」를 사용합니다.
The cake looks delicious.
이 케이크는 정말 맛있어 보입니다.
EN: In Western culture, service workers (like customs officers or hotel staff) often end interactions with a friendly wish like 'Enjoy your stay' or 'Have a nice day' to show politeness.
EN: Use 'Thank you for + [noun]' to express gratitude for a specific thing or action.
한국어: 특정 물건이나 행동에 대해 감사하는 마음을 전할 때 「Thank you for + [명사]」를 사용합니다.
Thank you for the gift.
선물 감사합니다.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, adding 'so much' or 'very much' is a common way to show extra politeness and sincerity, especially after receiving assistance from service staff or strangers.
EN: Use 'Have a + adjective + time' to wish someone a specific kind of experience. It is a common way to say goodbye.
한국어: 상대방이 특정 경험을 하기를 기원할 때 「Have a + 형용사 + time」을 사용합니다. 자주 쓰이는 작별 인사 표현입니다.
Have a great day!
좋은 하루 보내세요!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'You are welcome' is the most standard and polite response to 'Thank you' in professional or semi-formal settings like customs or hotels.
EN: Using 'I will' as a short response to a wish or instruction means you agree to do what was suggested (in this case, having a wonderful time).
한국어: 덕담이나 지시에 대해 「I will」로 짧게 대답하면, 상대방의 말에 동의하고 제안대로 하겠다는 의미입니다(이 대화에서는 "즐거운 시간을 보내겠습니다"라는 뜻).
Have a safe trip! - I will.
안전한 여행 되세요! - 네, 그럴게요.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common to repeat a 'thank you' at the very end of an interaction, especially after receiving help or a service, to show extra politeness.
IPA 발음, 정의, 예문, 인터랙티브 퀴즈가 포함된 핵심 단어입니다.
문맥 속: 여권 (국적을 증명하기 위해 정부가 발급하는 여행 문서)
문맥 속: 목적, 의도
문맥 속: 휴가, 방학
문맥 속: (세관에) 신고하다
문맥 속: 금지된, 법으로 제한된
문맥 속: 시내, 도심
문맥 속: 특별한, 특정한
문맥 속: 양, 액수
유형 태그, 이중 언어 정의, 사용 설명, 예문이 포함된 구문입니다.
The reason why someone is traveling to a specific country.
입국 목적
A formal question asking if you are carrying goods that must be taxed or are restricted.
신고할 물건이 있습니까?
To remain in a place for a specific duration of time.
머무르다 (얼마 동안)
To appear satisfactory or acceptable.
괜찮아 보이네요, 다 잘 됐습니다
To officially state that you are carrying goods that may be subject to tax or legal restrictions when entering a country.
（세관）신고
Specific categories of goods that are legally forbidden from being brought into a country by travelers.
반입 금지 물품