Day 240 of 265

Day 240: Will It Reach Gwangju by Tomorrow

At the post office, Yuna (A) and her boyfriend Taemin (B) want his mother's birthday present to reach Gwangju by tomorrow.

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B 보통 택배는 광주까지 모레 도착이야.

Botong taekbaeneun Gwangjukkaji more dochagiya.

A regular parcel gets to Gwangju the day after tomorrow.
A 그럼 너무 늦어. 어머님 생신이 내일이지?

Geureom neomu neujeo. Eomeonim saengsini naeiriji?

Then it's too late. Your mom's birthday is tomorrow, right?
B 응. 특급은 내일 도착하는데 오천 원 더 비싸.

Eung. Teukgeubeun naeil dochakaneunde ocheon won deo bissa.

Yeah. Express gets there tomorrow, but it's five thousand won more.
A 오천 원이나 더? 좀 비싼데.

Ocheon wonina deo? Jom bissande.

Five thousand more? That's a bit steep.
B 비싸도 돼. 늦게 가면 엄마가 실망하실까 봐 그래.

Bissado dwae. Neutge gamyeon eommaga silmanghasilkka bwa geurae.

I don't mind paying more. I'm just worried Mom will be disappointed if it's late.
A 그래, 생일 선물은 생일에 받는 게 제일 좋지.

Geurae, saengil seonmureun saengire banneun ge jeil jochi.

True, a birthday present is best on the birthday itself.
B 그렇지? 그럼 특급으로 보낼게.

Geureochi? Geureom teukgeubeuro bonaelge.

Right? Then I'll send it express.
A 잠깐, 카드도 넣어도 돼? 아직 안 썼어.

Jamkkan, kadeudo neoeodo dwae? Ajik an sseosseo.

Wait, can I put a card in too? I haven't written it yet.
B 빨리 써. 우체국이 곧 문을 닫을까 봐 걱정이야.

Ppalli sseo. Uchegugi got muneul dadeulkka bwa geokjeongiya.

Write fast. I'm worried the post office is about to close.

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