Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the bright and breezy world of aespa's 'LEMONADE'! This track is a perfect entry point for learners of Korean, offering clear pronunciation and repetitive, catchy phrases that illustrate how to use metaphors for emotions and tastes in a modern K-pop context.
Key Vocabulary
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겁 geop Level 2 |
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던지다 deonjida Level 1 |
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손끝 sonkkeut Level 3 |
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고민 gomin Level 2 |
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삼키다 samkida Level 3 |
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깨어나다 kkaeeonada Level 2 |
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치우다 chiuda Level 2 |
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서로 seoro Level 1 |
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다르다 dareuda Level 1 |
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세계 segye Level 1 |
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다가서다 dagaseoda Level 3 |
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일어나다 ireonada Level 1 |
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얽히다 eolkhida Level 4 |
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무표정 mupyojeong Level 3 |
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새롭다 saeropda Level 2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Apologies in advance if I show up and I get way too loud
➔ First Conditional (if + present, future)
➔ The "if" clause uses the present tense "show up" to describe a possible future condition and its result.
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You probably shouldn’t talk right now
➔ Modal verb of advice/probability (shouldn't)
➔ "Shouldn't" is used here to offer a strong suggestion or express a high probability regarding the listener's action.
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At a speed that you’re never catching
➔ Relative clause (defining)
➔ The clause "that you're never catching" modifies the noun "speed", providing necessary information.
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I ain’t got no ETA
➔ Double negative (informal/emphatic)
➔ Using "ain't" and "no" together is a non-standard form used for emphasis in popular music and casual speech.
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I don’t care if you say I’m freaky
➔ Noun clause (indirect question/condition)
➔ The "if" clause functions as the object of the verb "care", determining the condition being dismissed.
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What you still waiting for?
➔ Wh- question with preposition stranding
➔ In this informal structure, the preposition "for" is placed at the end of the interrogative sentence.
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Now I can go
➔ Modal verb of ability (can)
➔ "Can" is used here to express the speaker's newly acquired freedom or ability to move forward.
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All the lemons난 갈아 마셔 다
➔ Quantifier (all) + Object Fronting
➔ "All" specifies the entirety, while the object is placed before the verb for emphasis on the action of crushing/grinding.
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