How do you talk about your daily routine in Korean? In this lesson, you’ll learn nine useful words and expressions for everyday activities. You’ll also learn -아/어도 to say that something happens even when a situation might suggest otherwise.
Vocabulary
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 들르다 | stop by |
| 다녀오다 | go somewhere and come back |
| 끝내다 | finish |
| 휴식을 취하다 | take a break; rest |
| 잠자리에 들다 | go to bed |
| 알람을 맞추다 | set an alarm |
| 평소 | usually; in everyday life |
| 주로 | mainly; mostly |
| 할 일 | things to do |
Grammar: -아/어도
Saying “Even If” or “Even Though”
Use -아/어도 to say that the second part of the sentence still holds despite the situation in the first part. It can mean “even if” for a possible situation or “even though” for an actual situation.
The second part can describe a result, a plan, or a request. The important point is that the first situation does not change what follows.
Example Sentences
비가 와도 달리기를 해요.
I go running even when it rains.
돈이 없어도 행복해요.
I’m happy even though I don’t have money.
In the first sentence, rain does not stop the speaker from running. In the second, not having money does not prevent the speaker from being happy.
Download the Practice PDF
Download the daily routine worksheet to review the vocabulary and practice describing what you do even when you are busy, tired, or facing another situation. Complete the exercises using -아/어도.
Watch the Video Lesson
Watch the video lesson, then return to the vocabulary and example sentences whenever you need a quick review.
