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A Fun and Engaging Language Guide Inspired by the May Film Club Feature!
Welcome to the May Film Club Phrasebook, celebrating Park Chan-wook’s quirky and heart-warming romantic comedy, ‘I’m a Cyborg, But That’s OK’! This unique South Korean film delves into themes of mental health, identity, love, and imagination, all set within the unconventional world of a psychiatric hospital. Join us as we explore the beautiful Korean language and discover phrases inspired by Young-goon’s cyborg beliefs and Il-soon’s imaginative world.
🇰🇷 Basic Greetings and Politeness
| Korean (Hangul & Romanisation) | English Translation | Example in Use |
| 안녕하세요 (annyeonghaseyo) | Hello / Hi | 안녕하세요! 만나서 반가워요. (Annyeonghaseyo! Mannaseo bangawoyo.) – Hello! Nice to meet you. |
| 감사합니다 (gamsahamnida) | Thank you (Formal) | 도와주셔서 감사합니다. (Dowajusyeoseo gamsahamnida.) – Thank you for your help. |
| 죄송합니다 (joesonghamnida) | I’m sorry | 늦어서 죄송합니다. (Neujeoseo joesonghamnida.) – I’m sorry for being late. |
| 네 (ne) | Yes | 네, 알겠습니다. (Ne, algesseumnida.) – Yes, I understand. |
| 아니요 (aniyo) | No | 아니요, 괜찮습니다. (Aniyo, gwaenchanseumnida.) – No, it’s okay. |
| 실례합니다 (sillyehamnida) | Excuse me (Passing through) | 실례합니다, 지나가도 될까요? (Sillyehamnida, jinagado doelkkayo?) – Excuse me, may I pass? |
🧠 Mental Health & Identity
| Korean (Hangul & Romanisation) | English Translation | Example in Use |
| 정신 건강 (jeongsin geongang) | Mental health | 정신 건강은 중요해요. (Jeongsin geongangeun jungyohaeyo.) – Mental health is important. |
| 우울하다 (uulhada) | Depressed; melancholy | 요즘 좀 우울해요. (Yojeum jom uulhaeyo.) – I feel a bit depressed these days. |
| 불안을 느끼다 (buraneul neukkida) | Feel anxious, feel anxiety | 시험 때문에 불안을 느껴요. (Siheom ttaemune buraneul neukkyeoyo.) – I feel anxious because of the exam. |
| 스트레스를 받다 (seuteureseureul batda) | To be stressed out | 스트레스를 너무 많이 받아요. (Seuteureseureul neomu mani badayo.) – I’m too stressed out. |
| 자신감이 없다 (jasingami eopda) | No confidence | 자신감이 없어서 걱정이에요. (Jasingami eopseoseo geokjeongieyo.) – I’m worried because I lack confidence. |
| 치료 (chiryo) | Treatment, therapy | 치료를 받는 것이 도움이 될 수 있어요. (Chiryoreul batneun geosi doumi doel su isseoyo.) – Receiving treatment can be helpful. |
❤️ Love & Imagination
| Korean (Hangul & Romanisation) | English Translation | Example in Use |
| 사랑해 (saranghae) | I love you | 나는 너를 사랑해. (Naneun neoreul saranghae.) – I love you. |
| 보고 싶어 (bogo sipeo) | I miss you | 네가 너무 보고 싶어. (Nega neomu bogo sipeo.) – I miss you so much. |
| 같이 있고 싶어 (gachi itgo sipeo) | I want to be with you | 나는 너와 같이 있고 싶어. (Naneun neowa gachi itgo sipeo.) – I want to be with you. |
| 꿈 (kkum) | Dream / Imagination | 꿈을 꿔요. (Kkumeul kkwoyo.) – I dream. / I imagine. |
| 상상력 (sangsangnyeok) | Imagination / Creativity | 상상력이 풍부해요. (Sangsangnyeogi pungbuhaeyo.) – You have a rich imagination. |
| 특별한 사람 (teukbyeolhan saram) | Special person | 너는 나에게 특별한 사람이야. (Neoneun naege teukbyeolhan saramiya.) – You are a special person to me. |
🗺️ Everyday Conversations & Travel
| Korean (Hangul & Romanisation) | English Translation | Example in Use |
| 화장실은 어디에 있어요? (hwajangsireun eodie isseoyo?) | Where is the bathroom? | 실례합니다, 화장실은 어디에 있어요? (Sillyehamnida, hwajangsireun eodie isseoyo?) – Excuse me, where is the bathroom? |
| 이거 얼마예요? (igeo eolmayeyo?) | How much is this? | 이 사과 이거 얼마예요? (I sagwa igeo eolmayeyo?) – How much is this apple? |
| 메뉴판 주세요 (menyupan juseyo) | Please give me a menu | 저기요, 메뉴판 주세요. (Jeogiyo, menyupan juseyo.) – Excuse me, please give me a menu. |
| 천천히 말해 주세요 (cheoncheonhi malhae juseyo) | Please speak slowly | 죄송합니다, 천천히 말해 주세요. (Joesonghamnida, cheoncheonhi malhae juseyo.) – I’m sorry, please speak slowly. |
| 한국말 잘 못해요 (hangukmal jal mothaeyo) | I can’t speak Korean well | 저는 한국말 잘 못해요. (Jeoneun hangukmal jal mothaeyo.) – I can’t speak Korean well. |
| 도와주세요 (dowajuseyo) | Help me, please | 길을 잃었어요, 도와주세요. (Gireul ireosseoyo, dowajuseyo.) – I’m lost, please help me. |
📝 Famous I’m a Cyborg, But That’s OK Quotes & Everyday Uses!
| Korean (Hangul & Romanisation) | English Translation | Example in Use |
| 나는 싸이코가 아니야. 나는 사이보그야. (Naneun ssaikoga aniya. Naneun saibogeuya.) | I’m not a psycho. I’m a cyborg. | Use when someone misunderstands your unique perspective or identity. |
| 엄마, 나 사이보그 같아요. (Eomma, na saibogeu gatayo.) | Mom, I think I’m a cyborg. | Use playfully when you feel detached or overly mechanical. |
| 내 연민을 훔쳐줘. (Nae yeonmineul humchyeojwo.) | Please steal it. My sympathy. | Use when you want someone to take away your worries or emotional burdens. |
| 희망을 버려. 그리고 힘냅시다. (Huimangeul beoryeo. Geurigo himnaepsida.) | Give up hope. And cheer up. | A paradoxical encouragement to let go of unrealistic expectations and find strength. |
| 양말보다 더 젖었어. (Yangmalboda deo jeojeosseo.) | More than our socks are wet. | Use to express that a situation is far worse or more complicated than it appears. |
🔢 Numbers 1–10 in Korean
| Number | English | Korean | Romanisation | Pronunciation |
| 1 | One | 일 | il | il |
| 2 | Two | 이 | i | i |
| 3 | Three | 삼 | sam | sam |
| 4 | Four | 사 | sa | sa |
| 5 | Five | 오 | o | o |
| 6 | Six | 육 | yuk | yuk |
| 7 | Seven | 칠 | chil | chil |
| 8 | Eight | 팔 | pal | pal |
| 9 | Nine | 구 | gu | gu |
| 10 | Ten | 십 | sip | sip |
🏆 Final Thoughts
We hope this phrasebook has offered a delightful glimpse into the Korean language, inspired by the enchanting world of ‘I’m a Cyborg, But That’s OK‘. May it encourage you to embrace your unique quirks and connect with others through the power of language and imagination. Keep exploring, keep learning, and remember that sometimes, it’s okay to be a little bit cyborg!
📌 #ImACyborgButThatsOK #KoreanFilm #LanguageLearning #FilmClub #ParkChanWook
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