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“Could you explain your reason for applying” in Korean
지원 동기를 말씀해 주시겠어요?
jiwon donggireul malsseumhae jusigesseoyo?
Meaning
Could you explain your reason for applying?
Usage note
A question you are sure to hear in an interview. 지원 is “applying” and 동기 is “motivation.” You can answer by starting with “저는 ~ 때문에 지원했습니다” (“I applied because ~”).
Romanization follows the Revised Romanization system and is a guide to pronunciation.
How to pronounce it
Said aloud, it sounds like [지원 동기를 말씀해 주시게써요].
| Syllable | Letters (consonant + vowel + final) | Romanization |
|---|---|---|
| 지원 | ||
| 지 | ㅈ+ㅣ | ji |
| 원 | ㅇ+ㅝ+ㄴ | won |
| 동기를 | ||
| 동 | ㄷ+ㅗ+ㅇ | dong |
| 기 | ㄱ+ㅣ | gi |
| 를 | ㄹ+ㅡ+ㄹ | reul |
| 말씀해 | ||
| 말 | ㅁ+ㅏ+ㄹ | mal |
| 씀 | ㅆ+ㅡ+ㅁ | sseum |
| 해 | ㅎ+ㅐ | hae |
| 주시겠어요 | ||
| 주 | ㅈ+ㅜ | ju |
| 시 | ㅅ+ㅣ | si |
| 겠 | ㄱ+ㅔ+ㅆ | [게] ge |
| 어 | ㅇ+ㅓ | [써] sseo |
| 요 | ㅇ+ㅛ | yo |
A ㅇ at the start of a syllable is silent; at the end of a syllable it sounds like “ng”.
Sound changes in this phrase
- Linking: when a syllable ending in a consonant (patchim) is followed by a syllable that starts with a vowel, the consonant moves over to the next syllable. 겠어 → [게써]
Speech style
Ends in -요. The everyday polite style, and a safe choice with shop staff, colleagues, strangers and anyone older than you.
It contains the honorific -(으)시-, which shows respect to the person being talked about or talked to.
Phrases that use the same word
Phrases with “주시겠어요”
- 영수증 좀 챙겨 주시겠어요?Could you include the receipt for me
- 예약 내역을 확인해 주시겠어요?Could you please check my reservation details
Phrases with “말씀해”
- 천천히 말씀해 주세요Please speak slowly
- 다시 한 번 말씀해 주세요Please say that once more
- 다시 한번 말씀해 주세요Could you say that once more, please
Quick self-check
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Question 1 What does “지원 동기를 말씀해 주시겠어요?” mean?
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Answer: Could you explain your reason for applying
Question 2 How do you say “Could you explain your reason for applying” in Korean?
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Answer: 지원 동기를 말씀해 주시겠어요? jiwon donggireul malsseumhae jusigesseoyo?
Question 3 How is “지원 동기를 말씀해 주시겠어요?” pronounced?
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Answer: [지원 동기를 말씀해 주시게써요]
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