For the third individual meeting, we were going to take the day off by simply chatting with each other about life and other things because the past month has been super busy for both me and my partner. We talked about the drama we watched during the group meeting-- about the plot, the historical background, and things that are interesting about the drama. For example, basketball was very popular in Korea during that time and basketball players were almost treated as celebrities. Also, from the first episode, I got to see that college students in Korea at that time were protesting the government, which I could never know if I didn't watch the drama.
However, we still learned some Korean about how to encourage people.
파이팅! hwaiting
파이팅 hwaiting is borrowed from the English word “fighting”. However, this word does not necessarily mean to engage in the act of “fighting” rather it is a Konglish word that refers to fighting spirit and it is often used to wish good luck or to lift the team spirit by saying cheer up!
괜찮아 gwenchana [It’s okay]
This word is used to comfort someone who is feeling sad, depressed, or worried with a low pitch.
힘내 himne [Cheer up!]
This word is also used to cheer up someone who is feeling sad.
할 수 있어 hal su isseo [You can do it]
This phrase can be used to someone who is feeling doubtful about doing something or to simply encourage someone before they do something important – exams or sports
포기하지마 pogihajima [Don’t give up]
This phrase can be used to cheer on someone who is feeling discouraged, demotivated, and on the verge to give up on something.
정하지 마 geokjeonghaji ma [Don’t worry]
This phrase can be used when someone is worried about an issue.
자랑스러워 jarangseureoweo [I’m proud of you]
This phrase can be used to tell someone how you are proud of them or their achievements!
잘했어 jalhesseo [You nailed it]
This phrase is used when somebody did something exactly right or perfect.
haengbokaseyo [Please be happy]
We also looked at some motivational sentences just wanted to motivate ourselves and cheer ourselves up.
It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.
- 멈추지 말고 계속 해나가기만 한다면 늦어도 상관없다.
- Meomchuji malgo gyesok haenagagiman handamyeon neujeodo sanggwaneopda.
There are no short cuts to any place worth going.
- 어디든 가치가 있는 곳으로 가려면 지름길은 없다.
- Eodideun gachiga inneun goseuro garyeomyeon jireumgireun eopda.
You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.
- 치지 않은 공은 100% 골인되지 않는다.
- Chiji aneun gongeun baekpeuro gorindoeji anneunda.
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.
- 나무를 심는데 가장 좋았던 때는 20년 전이었다. 두 번째로 좋은 때는 지금이다.
- Namureul simneunde gajang joatdeon ttaeneun isipnyeon jeonieotda. Du beonjjaero joeun ttaeneun jigeumida.
Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.
- 행복은 이미 완성된 것이 아니라, 당신의 행동으로부터 오는 것이다.행복은 이미 완성된 것이 아니라, 당신의 행동으로부터 오는 것이다.
- Haengbogeun imi wanseongdoen geosi anira, dangsinui haengdongeurobuteo oneun geosida.
I hope these words and quotes can help everyone who feels depressed or down whether in learning languages or worrying about the overwhelming workload. These definitely gave me strength and motivation.
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