[English] Common Errors Made by Koreans - Part 1

Part 1.

1. I'm sorry. My condition is not good.     (condition 은 의학적인 상태를 뜻함)

   → I don't feel good. / I don't feel well. / I'm a little under the weather. / I feel a little under the weather. 

2. The bus stop is close to my house. It's very comfortable.

   →  It's very convenient.

3. Hey. There's Latzo. Hello, Latzo!

   → There's Mr. Latzo. Hello, Mr. Latzo!

4.  My car is out of order. 

   → My car isn't working (running). / My car is broken. / My car is broke down.

5. How many members are in your family? 

   → Do you have any brother or sister?

6. I'm sad (happy) today.  (happy / sad는 원초적인 감정을 의미하는 expression)

   → I feel good. / I'm in a good mood. / I'm having bad day. / I feel a little down. / I'm a little depressed.

7. The food is delicious.

   → It tastes good.

8. My wife is an excellent cooker.

   → My wife is an excellent cook. 

9. I'll be there after 5 minutes.

   →  I'll be there in 5 minutes. 

10. The bus doesn't go to downtown. It goes to there.

   → The bus doesn't go downtown. It goes there.