EN: The phrase 'Good to see you' is a shortened version of 'It is good to see you.' It is a common way to greet someone you already know.
한국어: 표현 「Good to see you」는 「It is good to see you.」의 축약형입니다. 이미 알고 지내는 사람에게 인사할 때 자주 쓰는 표현입니다.
Good to meet you.
만나서 반갑습니다.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Good to see you' is used for people you have met before. If it's the first time meeting, you should say 'Nice to meet you'.
EN: The word 'too' is used at the end of a sentence to mean 'also' or 'as well'. It is common in polite responses.
한국어: 단어 'too'는 문장 끝에 쓰여 '또한' 또는 '역시'라는 의미를 나타냅니다. 공손한 답변에서 매우 흔히 사용됩니다.
I like apples too.
저도 사과를 좋아합니다.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is polite to mirror a greeting. If someone says they are happy to see you, responding with 'too' shows mutual respect and friendliness.
EN: Use 'wanted to' + verb to politely introduce a topic you wish to discuss. Even though it is in the past tense, it is often used to talk about what you want to do right now.
한국어: 논의하고 싶은 주제를 예의 바르게 꺼낼 때 「wanted to」 + 동사를 사용합니다. 과거시제를 쓰지만, 보통 현재 하고 싶은 일을 나타냅니다.
I wanted to ask you a question.
질문이 하나 있습니다.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using 'I wanted to' instead of 'I want to' is a common way to sound less demanding and more polite when initiating a serious conversation.
EN: Use 'What is it about?' to ask for more details or the topic of a conversation, book, or movie.
한국어: 대화, 책, 영화의 주제나 자세한 내용을 물어볼 때 「What is it about?」을 사용합니다.
I saw a new movie. What is it about?
새 영화를 봤어요. 무슨 내용인가요?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, saying 'Sure!' is a very common and friendly way to show you are ready to listen or help.
EN: Use 'start to + verb' to talk about beginning a new activity or habit.
한국어: 새로운 활동이나 습관을 시작할 때 「start to + 동사」를 사용합니다.
I started to learn English last year.
저는 작년에 영어를 배우기 시작했습니다.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, volunteering at an NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) is a common way to give back to the community and gain work experience.
EN: Use 'sounds + adjective' to react to what someone says. Use 'What do you do...?' to ask about a person's regular activities or job.
한국어: 상대방의 말에 반응할 때 「sounds + 형용사」를 사용합니다. 상대방의 평소 활동이나 하는 일을 물어볼 때 「What do you do...?」를 사용합니다.
That sounds fun! What do you do at school?
거참 재미있겠네요! 학교에서는 주로 무슨 활동을 하나요?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using enthusiastic responses like 'That sounds great!' is a common way to show active listening and support for a friend's activities.
EN: The verb 'help' can be followed directly by another base verb (without 'to') to show what action you are assisting with.
한국어: 동사 「help」 뒤에는 다른 동사의 원형('to' 없이)이 바로 올 수 있으며, 자신이 돕는 동작을 나타냅니다.
I help cook dinner every night.
저는 매일 저녁 저녁 식사 준비를 돕습니다.
EN: In many English-speaking communities, volunteering at parks or planting trees is a common way for citizens to give back to their local neighborhood.
EN: Use 'for' to show who or what benefits from an action or situation.
한국어: 어떤 행동이나 상황이 누구 또는 무엇에 이로운지 나타낼 때 'for'를 사용합니다.
Exercise is good for your health.
운동은 건강에 좋습니다.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, 'community' refers not just to a location, but to the spirit of helping neighbors and local organizations.
EN: Use 'is' with singular subjects (like 'the impact') to describe a state or quality using an adjective.
한국어: 주어가 단수(예: the impact)일 때 be동사 'is' 뒤에 형용사를 연결하여 어떤 상태나 특성을 설명합니다.
The food is really delicious.
이 음식은 정말 맛있습니다.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using words like 'amazing' or 'wonderful' is common when praising community service or positive actions to show enthusiasm.
EN: Use 'want to' followed by a base verb to express a desire or intention to do something.
한국어: 어떤 행동을 하고 싶은 의도나 정황을 나타낼 때는 「want to」 뒤에 동사원형을 사용합니다.
I want to learn English.
저는 영어를 배우고 싶습니다.
EN: In Western cultures, volunteering is a common way to build social connections and give back to the community. Asking 'How can I join?' shows enthusiasm and initiative.
EN: Use 'on' with days of the week or 'weekends' to show when something happens. Adding an 's' to 'weekends' means it happens regularly.
한국어: 요일이나 'weekends' 앞에 'on'을 사용하여 어떤 일이 일어나는 때를 나타냅니다. 'weekends' 뒤에 's'를 붙이면 정기적으로 일어나는 일임을 나타냅니다.
I play basketball on weekends.
저는 주말마다 농구를 합니다.
EN: In many Western cultures, volunteering on weekends is a common social activity and a way to give back to the local community.
EN: Use 'That works for me' to show you agree with a plan or time.
한국어: 제안된 계획이나 시간대에 동의함을 나타낼 때 「That works for me」를 사용합니다.
Meeting at 3 PM works for me.
오후 3시에 만나는 것도 괜찮습니다.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'That works for me' is a very common and polite way to accept a suggestion during casual or business conversations.
EN: Use 'need + people + to + verb' to talk about what you want others to do.
한국어: 다른 사람이 어떤 행동을 해주기를 바랄 때 「need + 사람 + to + 동사」를 사용합니다.
I need you to help me.
당신이 저를 도와주시면 좋겠습니다.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, donating gently used clothes and non-perishable food to NGOs or 'food banks' is a very common way for citizens to support their local community.
EN: Use 'can' followed by a base verb to express ability or possibility.
한국어: 능력이나 가능성을 표현할 때는 「can」 뒤에 동사원형을 씁니다.
I can bring some food to the party.
제가 파티에 음식을 좀 가져갈 수 있습니다.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, donating gently used clothes to NGOs or local charities is a very common way to support the community and promote recycling.
EN: Use the Past Simple tense (verb + ed) to talk about actions that finished at a specific time in the past.
한국어: 과거의 특정 시점에 완료된 행동을 나타낼 때에는 과거시제(동사 + ed)를 사용합니다.
Last week, we visited a museum.
지난주에 우리는 박물관을 방문했습니다.
EN: In many English-speaking communities, volunteering at local NGOs or food banks is a common way to support neighbors and build social connections.
EN: Use 'That is a/an + adjective + noun' to give your opinion or react to something you just heard.
한국어: 방금 들은 내용에 대한 의견이나 반응을 나타낼 때 「That is a/an + 형용사 + 명사」 구문을 사용합니다.
That is a beautiful song!
정말 아름다운 노래네요!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, giving positive feedback like 'That is a big impact' is a common way to encourage someone who is doing volunteer work.
EN: Use 'but' to connect two opposite ideas or feelings in one sentence.
한국어: 한 문장 안에서 서로 반대되는 두 생각이나 감정을 연결할 때 'but'을 사용합니다.
The test was difficult, but I passed it.
시험은 어려웠지만 합격했습니다.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, people often emphasize the personal satisfaction ('felt good') that comes after physical labor or community service.
EN: Use '-ing' (Gerunds) at the beginning of a sentence to turn an action into a subject.
한국어: 문장 맨 앞에 동사+-ing(동명사)를 사용하면 행동을 문장의 주어로 만들 수 있습니다.
Learning English is fun.
영어를 배우는 것은 매우 재미있습니다.
EN: This sentence reflects the English idiom 'Actions speak louder than words,' emphasizing the value of practical help over mere promises.
EN: Use 'more + adjective + than' to compare two things when the adjective is long (two or more syllables).
한국어: 형용사가 길 때(2음절 이상) 두 대상을 비교하기 위해 「more + 형용사 + than」을 사용합니다.
Health is more important than money.
건강은 돈보다 더 중요합니다.
EN: This is a common English proverb: 'Actions speak louder than words.' It emphasizes that what you do is more significant than what you say you will do.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about future plans or promises made at the moment of speaking.
한국어: 말하는 순간에 결정한 미래의 계획이나 약속을 나타낼 때는 'will' 뒤에 동사원형을 사용합니다.
I will call you tomorrow.
내일 전화드리겠습니다.
EN: In English, when specifying a time like 'next Saturday morning', we do not use a preposition like 'at' or 'on' before 'next'.
EN: Use 'will' to talk about things you plan or promise to do in the future.
한국어: 앞으로 하려는 계획이나 약속을 말할 때에는 「will」을 사용합니다.
I will call you tomorrow.
내일 전화드리겠습니다.
EN: In casual conversation, 'later' is a common way to end a promise of action without specifying an exact time, implying it will be done soon.
EN: Use 'will' to talk about future events or feelings that you expect to happen.
한국어: 앞으로 일어날 것으로 예상되는 사건이나 감정을 나타낼 때 「will」을 사용합니다.
The party will be great.
파티는 정말 좋을 것입니다.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, adding someone's name after 'Thank you' makes the appreciation feel more personal and sincere.
EN: The structure 'make + object + adjective' is used to describe causing a person or thing to change into a certain state.
한국어: 어떤 사람이나 사물을 특정 상태로 만들 때 「make + 목적어 + 형용사」 구조를 사용합니다.
Exercise makes your body healthy.
운동은 몸을 건강하게 만듭니다.
EN: The concept of 'community' is very important in many cultures, emphasizing that collective action leads to better results than working alone.
EN: The phrase 'can't wait to' is used to express that you are very excited about doing something in the future.
한국어: 구문 「can't wait to」는 앞으로 할 일에 대해 매우 기대되고 몹시 기다려질 때 사용합니다.
I can't wait to see you tomorrow!
내일 만나는 것이 정말 기대돼요!
EN: Volunteering is a common and highly valued activity in many English-speaking communities, often seen as a way to give back and build social connections.
IPA 발음, 정의, 예문, 인터랙티브 퀴즈가 포함된 핵심 단어입니다.
문맥 속: 자원봉사하다; 봉사 활동을 하다
문맥 속: 현지의; 지역의
문맥 속: 지역사회, 공동체
문맥 속: 영향; 효과
문맥 속: 기부하다; 기증하다
문맥 속: 가족들 (복수형)
문맥 속: 행동; 행위
문맥 속: 더 강한; 더 견고한
문맥 속: 주소
문맥 속: 놀라운; 대단한
유형 태그, 이중 언어 정의, 사용 설명, 예문이 포함된 구문입니다.
What you do is more significant than what you say.
말보다 행동
To have a significant effect on a person or situation.
영향을 미치다; 변화를 일으키다
To be very excited about something and eager to do it.
...하고 싶어 못 견디다
Non-Governmental Organization; a non-profit group that operates independently of any government, typically one that addresses social or political issues.
비정부 기구
The measurable effect or positive change that a project or action has on a community or social problem.
사회적 영향 / 임팩트
A phrase used to indicate that a suggested time, plan, or arrangement is convenient or acceptable.
저에게는 괜찮습니다 / 좋습니다