Introduction K-dramas are not just for entertainment—they are also a great way to learn Korean naturally! Today, let’s explore a powerful and meaningful line from Goblin (Guardian: The Lonely and Great God):
"너의 삶은 너의 선택만이 정답이다." (Your life, only your choices are the right answer.)
This phrase emphasizes personal responsibility and the idea that life’s path is determined by one’s own choices. Let’s break it down and see how you can use it in real life! 🚀
1️⃣ Understanding the Quote & Grammar
🎧 Time Stamp: The phrase " 너의 삶은 너의 선택만이 정답이다. " appears at 3:04
🔹 너의 삶은 (Your Life)
✔ 너의 (neo-ui) → "Your" ✔ 삶 (salm) → "Life" (more literary than 생활, which means "daily life")
📝 Example Sentences:
- 너의 삶을 소중히 여겨라. (Cherish your life.)
- 모든 사람의 삶은 다 다르다. (Everyone’s life is different.)
🔹 너의 선택만이 (Only Your Choice)
✔ 선택 (seontaek) → "Choice" or "Decision" ✔ -만이 (-mani) → "Only" (adds emphasis that only this is correct)
📝 Example Sentences:
- 성공의 비결은 너의 선택만이 결정한다. (Your choices alone determine your success.)
- 행복은 너의 선택에 달려 있다. (Happiness depends on your choices.)
🔹 정답이다 (Is the Right Answer)
✔ 정답 (jeongdap) → "Correct answer" ✔ -이다 (-ida) → "To be" (used for statements)
📝 Example Sentences:
- 이 문제의 정답은 3번이다. (The correct answer to this question is number 3.)
- 사랑에는 정답이 없다. (There is no correct answer in love.)
2️⃣ Practice Exercise ✍️
✅ Translate the following sentences into Korean!
- Only you can decide your future.
- The answer to success is your own choice.
- There is no single correct answer in life.
3️⃣ How to Apply This in Real Life 🎬
✔ Try using 삶 to describe deeper life topics in conversations.
✔ Use 선택만이 when emphasizing that a choice is the only determining factor.
✔ Incorporate 정답이다 in discussions about decisions and correctness.
Final Thoughts 💬
This Goblin quote reminds us that we are the masters of our own fate. The choices we make define our lives, and only we can determine what is truly right for ourselves. 😊
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