Fluent Fiction - Korean

Cherry Blossom Confusion: A First-Time Voter's Hilarity


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Fluent Fiction - Korean: Cherry Blossom Confusion: A First-Time Voter's Hilarity
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Story Transcript:

Ko: 봄바람이 살랑이는 월요일 아침, 지수는 활짝 핀 벚꽃을 보며 투표소로 향했습니다.
En: On a breezy Monday morning in spring, Jisoo headed to the polling station while admiring the fully bloomed cherry blossoms.

Ko: 그녀는 처음으로 투표하게 되어 들뜬 마음이었습니다.
En: She was excited to vote for the first time.

Ko: 투표소는 사람들로 북적였고, 벽에는 각 후보들의 포스터가 붙어 있었습니다.
En: The polling station was bustling with people, and each candidate's poster was plastered on the walls.

Ko: 지수는 일찍 도착했지만, 이미 긴 줄이 기다리고 있었습니다.
En: Although Jisoo arrived early, a long line was already waiting.

Ko: 지수는 줄을 서며 투표용지를 받았습니다.
En: Standing in line, Jisoo received her ballot paper.

Ko: 용지는 복잡한 표와 설명으로 가득 찼습니다.
En: The paper was filled with complex tables and explanations.

Ko: 차례가 되자 지수는 투표 부스로 들어갔습니다.
En: When it was her turn, Jisoo entered the voting booth.

Ko: 그런데 속이 복잡해졌습니다.
En: However, she became confused.

Ko: 각 후보 이름 옆에 특이한 기호들이 있었고, 지시는 하나같이 이해하기 어려웠습니다.
En: Next to each candidate's name were peculiar symbols, and the instructions were uniformly difficult to understand.

Ko: "이건 뭐지? 투표지를 어떻게 작성해야 하지?" 지수는 걱정이 앞섰습니다.
En: "What is this? How should I fill out the ballot?" Jisoo was worried.

Ko: 그래서 그녀는 뒤에 서 있던 태민을 바라보았습니다.
En: So she looked back at Taemin standing behind her.

Ko: 태민은 경험 많은 유권자처럼 보였습니다.
En: Taemin seemed like an experienced voter.

Ko: 지수는 그에게 속삭였습니다. "태민 씨, 이거 어떻게 할지 모르겠어요.
En: She whispered to him, "Taemin-ssi, I don't know how to do this.

Ko: 도와줄 수 있어요?"
En: Can you help me?"

Ko: 태민은 자신감 있게 웃으며 옆으로 다가왔습니다.
En: Taemin approached confidently with a smile.

Ko: "물론이죠, 지수 씨.
En: "Of course, Jisoo-ssi.

Ko: 하지만... 어? 이건 뭐지?" 태민도 투표용지를 보고 당황한 표정을 지었습니다.
En: But... huh? What's this?" Even Taemin was puzzled when he saw the ballot paper.

Ko: 둘은 서로 얼굴을 마주보며 쿡쿡 웃었습니다.
En: The two exchanged looks and chuckled quietly.

Ko: 둘은 투표 부스에서 머리를 맞대고 장난기 어린 토론을 시작했습니다.
En: They started a playful debate in the voting booth.

Ko: "이 별표는 도대체 뭔 뜻일까요?"
En: "What do you think this star symbol means?"

Ko: "그건 아마도 특별한 지지를 나타내는 거 아닐까요?"
En: "Maybe it signifies special support?"

Ko: "아니, 꽃 모양은 또 뭐죠?"
En: "Then, what about this flower shape?"

Ko: 그들의 대화는 점점 커졌고, 다른 유권자들이 힐끗힐끗 쳐다보았습니다.
En: Their conversation got louder, drawing glances from other voters.

Ko: 마침내 두 사람은 옆에 서 있던 투표소 직원에게 물어보기로 했습니다.
En: Finally, they decided to ask a polling station staff member standing nearby.

Ko: 직원은 웃으며 간단한 설명을 해 주었습니다.
En: The staff member smiled and gave a simple explanation.

Ko: "별표는 그냥 잘못 인쇄된 겁니다.
En: "The stars are just a printing error.

Ko: 무시하시면 됩니다.
En: You can ignore them.

Ko: 꽃 모양은 예시에요, 실제 선택과는 무관합니다."
En: The flower shape is just an example, unrelated to any actual choice."

Ko: 지수와 태민은 얼굴을 붉히며 서로를 보았습니다. 그리고는 크게 웃었습니다.
En: Jisoo and Taemin looked at each other, blushing, and then burst into laughter.

Ko: "아, 이런! 우리는 너무 복잡하게 생각했네요!" 지수는 미소지으며 투표지를 집어넣었습니다.
En: "Oh, wow! We overthought this!" Jisoo smiled and submitted her ballot.

Ko: 투표를 마치고 나오면서 지수는 태민에게 말했습니다. "오늘 정말 잊지 못할 경험이었어요.
En: As they walked out after voting, Jisoo said to Taemin, "This was truly an unforgettable experience.

Ko: 감사합니다.
En: Thank you.

Ko: 다음에도 함께할래요?"
En: Shall we do this together next time too?"

Ko: 태민은 웃으며 대답했습니다. "물론이에요!
En: Taemin laughed and replied, "Of course!

Ko: 함께하면 더 재미있잖아요."
En: It's more fun together, isn't it?"

Ko: 지수는 투표소를 떠나며 더 자신감 있는 마음과 함께 다음 선거를 기대했습니다.
En: Leaving the polling station, Jisoo felt more confident and looked forward to the next election.

Ko: 혼란스러웠지만 좋은 경험이었다고 느꼈습니다.
En: Though it was confusing, she felt it was a good experience.

Ko: 그리고 늘 주변의 도움을 얻고, 실수도 웃음을 안길 수 있다는 것을 깨달았습니다.
En: She realized that she could always rely on the help of those around her, and even mistakes could bring laughter.

Ko: 이로 인해 그녀는 한층 더 성숙해졌습니다.
En: This experience made her mature a bit more.


Vocabulary Words:
  • breezy: 살랑이는
  • admiring: 보며
  • bloomed: 활짝 핀
  • polling station: 투표소
  • bustling: 북적였고
  • plastered: 붙어 있었습니다
  • ballot paper: 투표용지
  • peculiar: 특이한
  • symbols: 기호
  • uniformly: 하나같이
  • experienced: 경험 많은
  • voter: 유권자
  • whispered: 속삭였습니다
  • confidently: 자신감 있게
  • puzzled: 당황한
  • exchanged looks: 얼굴을 마주보며
  • debate: 토론
  • signifies: 나타내는
  • glances: 힐끗힐끗
  • submitted: 집어넣었습니다
  • unforgettable: 잊지 못할
  • realized: 깨달았습니다
  • mature: 성숙해졌습니다
  • explanations: 설명
  • complex: 복잡한
  • confused: 속이 복잡해졌습니다
  • playful: 장난기 어린
  • approached: 다가왔습니다
  • consideration: 생각했네요
  • support: 지지
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