Day 207 of 265

Day 207: TV Health Corner on Cold Medicine

On a morning TV health corner, the host (A) talks about cold medicine with Ms. Lee (B), a pharmacist, Dr. Choi (C), and Jieun (D), a student guest.

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A 오늘은 감기약 먹는 방법을 알아보겠습니다. 약사님?

Oneureun gamgiyak meongneun bangbeobeul arabogetseumnida. Yaksanim?

Today we're looking at how to take cold medicine. Ms. Lee?
B 약은 물 한 컵과 함께 드시는 것이 제일 좋습니다.

Yageun mul han keopgwa hamkke deusineun geosi jeil joseumnida.

It's best to take medicine with a full glass of water.
A 그렇군요. 지은 씨는 약을 어떻게 드세요?

Geureokunyo. Jieun ssineun yageul eotteoke deuseyo?

I see. Jieun, how do you take yours?
D 저는... 커피랑 같이 먹어요. 아침에 바빠서요.

Jeoneun... keopirang gachi meogeoyo. Achime bappaseoyo.

Me... I take it with coffee. I'm always in a rush in the morning.
C 커피랑 감기약을 같이 먹는 것은 좋지 않습니다.

Keopirang gamgiyageul gachi meongneun geoseun jochi anseumnida.

Taking cold medicine with coffee isn't a good idea.
D 정말요? 저는 괜찮은 것 같았어요.

Jeongmaryo? Jeoneun gwaenchaneun geot gatasseoyo.

Really? It seemed fine to me.
B 감기약 중에는 카페인이 들어 있는 약이 많습니다.

Gamgiyak jungeneun kapeini deureo inneun yagi manseumnida.

A lot of cold medicines contain caffeine.
C 같이 드시면 밤에 잘 못 주무실 수 있습니다.

Gachi deusimyeon bame jal mot jumusil su itseumnida.

If you take them together, you may not sleep well at night.
D 아, 그래서 요즘 밤에 잠이 안 오는 것 같아요!

A, geuraeseo yojeum bame jami an oneun geot gatayo!

Oh, maybe that's why I can't get to sleep at night lately!
A 여러분도 약은 꼭 물과 함께 드십시오.

Yeoreobundo yageun kkok mulgwa hamkke deusipsio.

Everyone, please be sure to take your medicine with water.

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