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This lesson focuses on discussing money and ability in Korean. You’ll practice talking about what you want to buy, explaining when you don’t have Korean currency, and using dollars instead. The lesson also introduces how to ask and answer about ability using “can” and “cannot,” which is essential for everyday conversations.
여자: 뭘 좀 사겠어요. I’m going to buy something. 남자: 하지만 한국 돈이 없어요. But I don’t have any Korean money. 여자: 하지만 달러가 있어요. But I have dollars. 남자: 얼마 있어요? How much do you have? 여자: 십오불이나 십육불. $15 or $16. -- Bonus expressions 달러로 얼마예요? In dollars, how much is it? 달러로 일불이에요. In dollars, it’s $1. 십불 $10 저에게요? (Is it) for me? 선생님에게요. (It’s) for you. 다녀올게요. I’m leaving. 십팔불 $18 드실 수 있습니까? Can you eat? 먹을 수 있습니다. I can eat. 먹을 수 없어요. I can’t eat. 살 수 없어요. I can’t buy anything. 살 수 있습니까? Can you buy (it)?
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