1️⃣ About the Song: What is "Guerrilla"?
ATEEZ’s "Guerrilla" is an intense and rebellious anthem about breaking free from control, resisting oppression, and making a change. The lyrics express urgency and determination, encouraging people to act without hesitation and speak up for what they believe in.
📌 In this lesson, you’ll learn:
✅ How to use "바로 지금" (Right now) to express urgency
✅ The meaning of "참을 수 없어" (I can’t hold it in) to describe strong emotions
✅ Cultural insights on expressing urgency and determination in Korean
2️⃣ Key Korean Expressions from the Song
📝 "바로 지금" (Baro jigeum) ⏳
🎧 Key Korean Expressions Start At:
- "바로 지금" → 0:35
➡ Meaning: "Right now." / "This moment."
➡ Pronunciation: Ba-ro ji-geum
- 바로 (baro) = "immediately" / "right away"
- 지금 (jigeum) = "now"
📢 How to use it in real life:
✅ "기회는 바로 지금이야!" – "The opportunity is right now!"
✅ "바로 지금 해야 해, 기다릴 시간이 없어!" – "You have to do it right now, there’s no time to wait!"
🔥 This phrase is often used to create a sense of urgency or emphasize that something should happen immediately.
📝 "참을 수 없어" (Chameul su eopseo) 😤
🎧 Key Korean Expressions Start At:
- "참을 수 없어" → 1:04
➡ Meaning: "I can’t hold it in." / "I can’t stand it."
➡ Pronunciation: Cha-meul su eop-seo
- 참다 (chamda) = "to endure" / "to hold back"
- -을 수 없다 (-eul su eopda) = "cannot do"
📢 How to use it in real life:
✅ "너무 화가 나서 참을 수 없어!" – "I’m so angry, I can’t hold it in!"
✅ "이 음악 너무 좋아! 더 이상 참을 수 없어, 춤출래!" – "This song is so good! I can’t hold it in anymore, I need to dance!"
💡 This phrase is commonly used to express strong emotions, whether it’s excitement, frustration, or impatience.
3️⃣ Cultural Insight: Expressing Urgency & Determination in Korean
🔥 "바로 지금" → Expresses immediacy and urgency
🔥 "참을 수 없어" → Describes intense emotions and the inability to hold back
📢 Did you know?
Korean language and culture often emphasize the importance of timing and action. Phrases like "바로 지금" highlight the urgency of seizing the moment, while "참을 수 없어" shows the strong emotions and passion often found in Korean speech, especially in music, dramas, and daily conversations.
✔ Other similar expressions:
- "지금 당장!" → "Right now, immediately!"
- "더 이상 못 참아!" → "I can’t take it anymore!"
4️⃣ Practice & Challenge!
📝 Try using these expressions in real life!
1️⃣ Say "바로 지금" when encouraging someone to act immediately.
2️⃣ Use "참을 수 없어" when expressing strong emotions.
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