EN: When introducing yourself on the phone, use 'This is [Name]' instead of 'I am [Name]'.
한국어: 전화로 자기소개를 할 때는 「I am [이름]」 대신 「This is [이름]」을 사용합니다.
Hello, this is Mary.
안녕하세요, 저는 메리입니다.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is standard to identify yourself immediately when making a phone call, especially in a professional or semi-formal context.
EN: When introducing yourself on the phone, use 'This is [Name]' instead of 'I am [Name]'.
한국어: 전화로 자기소개를 할 때는 「I am [이름]」 대신 「This is [이름]」을 사용합니다.
Hi, this is Mary.
안녕하세요, 저는 메리입니다.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is standard telephone etiquette to identify yourself immediately after the initial greeting.
EN: Use 'How are you?' as a standard greeting to ask about someone's well-being. The verb 'are' matches the subject 'you'.
한국어: 상대방의 안부를 묻는 표준 인사말로는 「How are you?」를 사용합니다. 동사 「are」는 주어 「you」와 함께 쓰여야 합니다.
How are they?
그들은 잘 지내나요?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'How are you?' is often a polite greeting rather than a deep inquiry into someone's health. A short, positive answer is expected.
EN: Use 'I am' followed by an adjective to describe your current state or feelings.
한국어: 현재의 상태나 감정을 설명할 때는 「I am」 뒤에 형용사를 사용합니다.
I am happy.
저는 매우 기쁩니다.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, responding to 'How are you?' with 'I am good' or 'Fine' is a standard polite social script, even if you are not feeling perfect.
EN: Use the pattern 'Subject + need + Object' to express a requirement or necessity.
한국어: 「주어 + need + 목적어」 구문을 사용하여 필요성이나 요구 사항을 나타냅니다.
I need some water.
물이 조금 필요합니다.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, being direct about needing help is common and polite, especially when followed by 'please' or a specific request.
EN: Use 'What do you + verb' to ask about someone's needs, desires, or actions in the present simple tense.
한국어: 상대방이 현재 필요로 하거나 원하거나 행동하는 것에 대해 물어볼 때는 「What do you + 동사」를 사용합니다.
What do you want?
무엇을 원하십니까?
EN: In English-speaking business culture, 'Sure!' is a common, friendly way to agree to help someone, making the speaker sound approachable.
EN: Use 'want to' followed by a basic verb to express a desire or intention to do something.
한국어: 무언가를 하고 싶은 의지나 의도를 나타낼 때는 「want to」 뒤에 동사원형을 사용합니다.
I want to eat an apple.
저는 사과를 한 개 먹고 싶습니다.
EN: In English, 'Mr.' is used with the person's last name (Lee) to show respect, especially in a professional or formal setting.
EN: To make a sentence negative with the verb 'to be' (am, is, are), simply add 'not' after the verb.
한국어: be동사(am, is, are)가 쓰인 문장을 부정문으로 만들려면 동사 뒤에 「not」만 붙이면 됩니다.
She is not a teacher.
그녀는 교사가 아닙니다.
EN: In a professional context, if someone is 'not here,' it is polite to offer to take a message or transfer the call to voicemail, as seen in the dialogue.
EN: Use 'too' before an adjective (like 'bad') to mean 'more than enough' or to add emphasis to a negative feeling.
한국어: 형용사(예: bad) 앞에 「too」를 사용하면 '너무 ~한'이라는 의미를 나타내거나 부정적인 느낌을 강조할 수 있습니다.
The coffee is too hot.
이 커피는 너무 뜨겁습니다.
EN: In English, 'That is too bad' is a common way to show empathy when someone gives you disappointing news. It doesn't always mean something is 'evil' or 'terrible'; it often just means 'I'm sorry to hear that.'
EN: Use 'Can I...?' to ask for permission or to offer help in a polite but friendly way.
한국어: 정중하면서도 친근하게 허락을 구하거나 도움을 제안할 때는 「Can I...?」를 사용합니다.
Can I help you?
제가 도와드릴까요?
EN: In business calls, it is polite to ask before putting someone on hold. 'On hold' refers to the state where the caller waits while the line remains active.
EN: Use 'can' before a verb to show that you are able to do something or agree to do something.
한국어: 무언가를 할 수 있거나 하기로 동의함을 나타낼 때는 동사 앞에 「can」을 사용합니다.
I can wait for you.
기다릴 수 있습니다.
EN: In business phone calls, 'hold' is the standard term for staying on the line while the other person checks information or transfers the call. It is more polite than saying 'I will wait'.
EN: Use 'Let me + verb' to offer help or tell someone what you are about to do.
한국어: 도움을 제안하거나 자신이 다음에 할 행동을 알릴 때는 「Let me + 동사」를 사용합니다.
Let me help you.
제가 도와드리겠습니다.
EN: In a business context, 'Let me check' is a standard, polite way to ask for a moment to find information.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about things you decide to do at the moment of speaking.
한국어: 말하는 순간에 결정한 행동이나 약속을 나타낼 때는 「will」 뒤에 동사원형을 사용합니다.
I will help you.
제가 도와드리겠습니다.
EN: In business contexts, saying 'I will wait' or 'I can hold' is a standard way to show patience while a receptionist checks for someone.
EN: Use 'Thank you for' followed by a verb ending in '-ing' to express gratitude for a specific action.
한국어: 특정한 행동에 대해 감사를 표할 때는 「Thank you for」 뒤에 동사의 「-ing」 형태를 사용합니다.
Thank you for helping me.
도와주셔서 감사합니다.
EN: In Western business culture, acknowledging someone's time is considered very polite. Using 'Thank you for waiting' is more positive than saying 'Sorry for the wait'.
EN: This is a common fixed expression used to respond to 'Thank you' or to show agreement. It functions as a complete sentence in casual conversation.
한국어: 감사에 대한 응답이나 동의를 표할 때 자주 쓰는 관용 표현입니다. 일상 대화에서 완전한 한 문장으로 사용할 수 있습니다.
No problem, I can help you.
문제없습니다. 제가 도와드릴게요.
EN: In American English, 'No problem' is very common as a response to 'Thank you,' similar to 'You're welcome.' It implies that the favor was not a burden.
EN: Use 'in a meeting' to describe someone's current activity or status when they are busy with work discussions.
한국어: 상대방이 현재 회의 중이어서 전화 통화나 면담이 어렵다는 상태를 설명할 때는 「in a meeting」을 사용합니다.
She is in a meeting right now.
그녀는 지금 회의 중입니다.
EN: In professional settings, saying someone is 'in a meeting' is a standard way to explain their unavailability without giving too much detail.
EN: Use 'Can you + verb' to ask someone to do something for you politely.
한국어: 상대방에게 부탁을 정중하게 할 때는 「Can you + 동사」를 사용합니다.
Can you help me?
저를 좀 도와주실 수 있나요?
EN: In business settings, 'transfer' is the standard term for moving a phone call to another person or department.
EN: Use 'cannot' (or 'can't') before a verb to say that someone is unable to do something or something is not possible.
한국어: 어떤 일을 할 수 없거나 어떤 일이 불가능함을 나타낼 때는 동사 앞에 「cannot」(또는 축약형 can't)을 사용합니다.
I cannot see the screen.
화면이 보이지 않습니다.
EN: In professional phone etiquette, if you cannot transfer a call, it is polite to offer an alternative like leaving a message or calling back later.
EN: Use 'Can I' at the beginning of a sentence to ask for permission or to make a polite request.
한국어: 허락을 구하거나 정중하게 물어볼 때는 문장 처음에 「Can I」를 사용합니다.
Can I help you?
제가 도와드릴까요?
EN: In Western business culture, leaving a voicemail is a standard way to communicate when someone is unavailable. It is expected to be brief and include your name and reason for calling.
EN: Use 'can' to give permission or say that something is possible.
한국어: 허락을 해주거나 어떤 일이 가능하다는 것을 나타낼 때는 「can」을 사용합니다.
You can use my pen.
제 펜을 사용하셔도 됩니다.
EN: In Western business culture, leaving a voicemail is a standard way to communicate when someone is unavailable. It is expected to be brief and include your name and number.
EN: Use 'will' to talk about a decision you just made or a future action.
한국어: 방금 결정한 사항이나 앞으로 일어날 행동을 나타낼 때는 「will」을 사용합니다.
I will call you later.
나중에 전화드리겠습니다.
EN: In business phone calls, 'I will do that' is a polite way to confirm you accept the other person's suggestion, such as leaving a message.
EN: To ask a question with a regular verb like 'want', we put 'Do' at the beginning of the sentence.
한국어: 「want」와 같은 일반동사로 질문을 할 때는 문장 맨 앞에 조동사 Do를 놓습니다.
Do you want a coffee?
커피 한 잔 하시겠습니까?
EN: In business contexts, offering a 'callback' is a polite way to handle a situation where the intended person is unavailable, showing that you value the caller's time.
EN: Use 'want' followed by a noun to express a desire for something.
한국어: 무언가를 원한다는 것을 표현할 때는 「want」 뒤에 명사를 사용합니다.
I want a cup of coffee.
저는 커피 한 잔을 원합니다.
EN: In business contexts, 'Yes, please' is the standard polite way to accept an offer. Saying just 'Yes' can sometimes sound too blunt.
EN: Use 'What is...' to ask for specific information like names, numbers, or facts.
한국어: 이름, 번호, 사실 등 특정 정보를 물어볼 때는 「What is...」를 사용합니다.
What is your name?
성함이 어떻게 되십니까?
EN: In English-speaking countries, phone numbers are often given in groups of digits (e.g., 555, then 1234) to make them easier to remember.
EN: Use 'It is' to introduce information like phone numbers, time, or weather.
한국어: 전화번호, 시간, 날씨 등의 정보를 알릴 때는 「It is」를 사용합니다.
It is 5 o'clock.
지금은 5시입니다.
EN: In English, the number '0' in phone numbers is often pronounced as the letter 'O'. Also, '555' is a prefix commonly used in fictional phone numbers in movies and TV shows to avoid using real people's numbers.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about future actions or promises.
한국어: 미래의 행동이나 약속을 나타낼 때는 「will」 뒤에 동사원형을 사용합니다.
I will help you.
제가 도와드리겠습니다.
EN: In business contexts, 'call you back' is a standard polite way to promise a return phone call when someone is currently unavailable.
EN: Use 'Thank you' followed by a person's name to show polite appreciation directly to them.
한국어: 「Thank you」 뒤에 상대방의 이름을 붙이면 더욱 친근하고 정중하게 감사를 표할 수 있습니다.
Thank you, Sarah.
고마워요, Sarah.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common and polite to use the other person's first name even in professional settings once a conversation has started.
EN: Use 'Goodbye' followed by a person's name to end a conversation politely.
한국어: 대화를 정중하게 끝낼 때는 「Goodbye」 뒤에 상대방의 이름을 붙입니다.
Goodbye, Sarah!
안녕히 가세요, 사라 씨!
EN: In English, it is very common and friendly to include the person's name when saying hello or goodbye.
IPA 발음, 정의, 예문, 인터랙티브 퀴즈가 포함된 핵심 단어입니다.
문맥 속: 회의
문맥 속: 전화 연결, 전송
문맥 속: 음성 메일, 음성 사함함
문맥 속: 회신 전화, 콜백
문맥 속: 사무실
문맥 속: 기다리다
문맥 속: 문제, 곤란
문맥 속: 확인하다, 점검하다
유형 태그, 이중 언어 정의, 사용 설명, 예문이 포함된 구문입니다.
To make someone wait on the telephone line.
누군가를 기다리게 하다 (전화를 끊지 않고)
To return a telephone call.
다시 전화하다
To record a spoken message for someone who did not answer their phone.
메시지를 남기다, 음성 메시지를 남기다
Used as a friendly response to thanks.
문제없어요, 천만에요
To keep a telephone caller connected to the line while they wait for someone to speak with them.
(전화 건 사람을) 대기하게 하다
To redirect a telephone call from one person or extension to another.
전화를 연결하다(돌려주다)
A return telephone call made to someone who has previously called.
회신 전화(콜백)
An electronic system which can store messages from telephone callers.
음성 메일