Day 100 of 265

Day 100: Care Package for a Soldier Son

At the post office, Mrs. Oh (A) and her grown-up daughter Minji (B) are packing a care package for Minho, Mrs. Oh's son, who is doing his military service.

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A 이거 민호가 좋아하는 과자야. 이것도 넣어.

Igeo Minhoga joahaneun gwajaya. Igeotdo neoeo.

These are the snacks Minho likes. Put these in too.
B 엄마, 상자가 너무 작은 것 같아.

Eomma, sangjaga neomu jageun geot gata.

Mom, I think the box is too small.
A 그러네. 간식이 다 안 들어가.

Geureone. Gansigi da an deureoga.

You're right. The snacks won't all fit.
B 내가 큰 상자 하나 사 올게. 저기서 팔아.

Naega keun sangja hana sa olge. Jeogiseo para.

I'll go and buy a bigger box. They sell them over there.
A 그런데 줄이 기네. 오래 기다려야 될 것 같아.

Geureonde juri gine. Orae gidaryeoya doel geot gata.

But the line's long. Looks like we'll be waiting a while.
B 그럼 기다리면서 오빠한테 편지 쓸까? 엄마가 먼저 써.

Geureom gidarimyeonseo oppahante pyeonji sseulkka? Eommaga meonjeo sseo.

Then shall we write Minho a letter while we wait? You go first, Mom.
A 좋아. '우리 아들, 군대에서 밥 잘 먹고 있지?'

Joa. 'Uri adeul, gundaeeseo bap jal meokgo itji?'

All right. 'My dear son, are you eating well in the army?'
B 엄마, 벌써 울어? 나도 오빠 보고 싶어.

Eomma, beolsseo ureo? Nado oppa bogo sipeo.

Mom, are you crying already? I miss him too.

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