Introduction K-dramas are more than just entertainment—they are a great way to learn Korean naturally! Today, let’s explore a powerful and intense line from Goblin (Guardian: The Lonely and Great God) Episode 1.
"짐승보다 못하면 어떻게 되는 줄 아느냐." (Do you know what happens if you are worse than a beast?)
This line carries a strong tone and deep meaning, making it a great phrase for learners to practice Korean expressions. Let’s break it down and see how you can use it in real-life situations! 🚀
1️⃣ Breaking Down the Quote & Grammar
🎧 Time Stamp: The phrase " 짐승보다 못하면 어떻게 되는 줄 아느냐. " appears at 1:07
🔹 짐승보다 (Than a beast)
✔ 짐승 (jimseung) → "Beast," referring to an animal ✔ -보다 (-boda) → Comparative expression meaning "more/less than"
📝 Example Sentences:
- 그는 짐승보다 더 난폭했다. (He was more violent than a beast.)
- 이 차는 저 차보다 빠르다. (This car is faster than that car.)
🔹 못하면 (If you are worse, if you fail)
✔ 못하다 (mothada) → "To be worse than," "To fail to do something" ✔ -면 (-myeon) → Conditional expression meaning "if"
📝 Example Sentences:
- 시험을 못하면 다시 봐야 해요. (If you fail the test, you have to retake it.)
- 운동을 못하면 건강이 나빠져요. (If you don’t exercise, your health will decline.)
🔹 어떻게 되는 줄 아느냐 (Do you know what happens?)
✔ 어떻게 되다 (eotteoke doeda) → "What happens" ✔ 줄 아느냐 (jul aneunya) → A phrase used to ask if someone knows the result of something
📝 Example Sentences:
- 이 문을 열면 어떻게 되는 줄 알아? (Do you know what happens if you open this door?)
- 시험에 떨어지면 어떻게 되는 줄 아느냐? (Do you know what happens if you fail the exam?)
2️⃣ Practice Exercise ✍️
✅ Translate the following sentences into Korean!
- He is stronger than me.
- Do you know what happens if you fail the test?
- You are ruder than a beast!
3️⃣ How to Apply This in Real Life 🎬
✔ Practice using -보다 to make comparisons.
✔ Use 못하면 to express consequences and possibilities in a sentence.
✔ Try using 어떻게 되는 줄 아느냐 when asking about possible outcomes.
Final Thoughts 💬
This intense Goblin quote conveys a powerful message about authority, fear, and humanity. 😊
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