Stay connected
Ask for Wi-Fi and solve a simple phone problem.
와이파이 있어요? asks whether Wi-Fi is available. 비밀번호가 뭐예요? asks for its password. Avoid saying passwords aloud when privacy matters. By the end, you will be able to recognize and practise 5 useful expressions for this situation.
5 expressions to use in context
Read the Korean first. Romanization is an approximate reading aid, so return to the Hangul spelling and use the Listen button in the interactive lesson when you want to hear your device’s Korean voice.
| Korean | Romanization | English meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 와이파이 있어요? | waipai isseoyo? | Is Wi-Fi available? |
| 비밀번호가 뭐예요? | bimilbeonhoga mwoyeyo? | What is the password? |
| 인터넷이 안 돼요 | inteonesi an dwaeyo | The internet is not working |
| 충전할 수 있어요? | chunjeonhal su isseoyo? | Can I charge my phone? |
| 메시지로 보내 주세요 | mesijiro bonae juseyo | Please send it by message |
How to make this lesson stick
- Picture the situation. 와이파이 있어요? asks whether Wi-Fi is available. 비밀번호가 뭐예요? asks for its password. Avoid saying passwords aloud when privacy matters.
- Say one line at a time. Read the Hangul, check the meaning, then repeat without looking at the English.
- Change the order. Recall the Korean from a randomly chosen English meaning instead of memorizing the table sequence.
- Use the interactive lesson. Listen, save useful expressions, and answer the short review questions.
Check your recall
Try to say each Korean expression before opening the answer. A correct answer means more when you can also picture when you would use it.
Is Wi-Fi available?
와이파이 있어요?
waipai isseoyo?
What is the password?
비밀번호가 뭐예요?
bimilbeonhoga mwoyeyo?
The internet is not working
인터넷이 안 돼요
inteonesi an dwaeyo
Can I charge my phone?
충전할 수 있어요?
chunjeonhal su isseoyo?
Please send it by message
메시지로 보내 주세요
mesijiro bonae juseyo
Language note
English meanings describe the use in this lesson rather than every possible translation. Politeness and nuance can change with the relationship and situation. For dictionary pronunciation, definitions and more examples, consult the National Institute of Korean Language Korean–English Learners’ Dictionary.
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