투두리스트
tuduriseuteu
The English phrase 'to do list' is translated into Korean as 투두리스트 (tuduriseuteu).
The term 투두리스트 is a loanword used commonly in digital contexts, such as in productivity apps or social media. For a more native or formal expression, you can use 할 일 목록.
Which one should you use?
할 일 목록 is the standard, natural way to express a 'list of things to do' in written Korean. In contrast, 투두리스트 is a transliteration of the English term and is more common in casual, modern digital settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase 할 일 is a common way to say 'tasks' or 'things to do' by combining the verb 하다 (to do) with the noun 일 (work/task).
How do you pronounce it?
tuduriseuteu
Did you know?
- Many Koreans use the English-inspired term 갓생 (God-life) to describe the lifestyle of someone who strictly follows a 투두리스트 to achieve extreme productivity.
- If you are writing a to-do list in a traditional Korean diary, you might see the Hanja (Chinese characters) 日課 (il-gwa) used for a 'daily routine' or 'daily tasks'.
- The word 일 in 할 일 목록 can mean 'work' or 'task', but it also means 'the number one' and 'a day', making it one of the most versatile nouns in the language.
Examples in context
- 회의 전에 업무 리스트를 만들어야 해요.I need to create a task list before the meeting.
- 오늘 할 일 목록이 어때?How is your to do list for today?
- 해야 할 일 리스트 좀 알려 줄래?Could you let me know your list of things to do?
- 오늘의 투두리스트를 작성했어요.I wrote today's to-do list.
- 투두리스트를 작성했어요.tudurisuteureul jakseonghaesseoyo.I wrote a to do list.
- 투두리스트가 너무 길어요.tudurisuteuga neomu gireoyo.The to do list is too long.
- 투두리스트 확인했나요?tudurisuteu hwaginhaetnayo?Did you check the to do list?
Example conversation
Minjun and Subin are planning their day at the office.
- 민준 Min-jun수빈 씨, 오늘 투두리스트 만들었어요?Subin ssi, oneul tuduristeu mandeureosseoyo?Subin, did you make a to do list for today?
- 수빈 Su-bin네, 민준 씨. 이미 다 썼어요.ne, Minjun ssi. imi da sseosseoyo.Yes, Minjun. I already wrote it all.
- 민준 Min-jun저도 지금 빨리 만들어야겠어요.jeodo jigeum ppalli mandeureoyagesseoyo.I should make one quickly now, too.
- 수빈 Su-bin그래야 오늘 일을 다 끝낼 수 있어요.geuraeya oneul ireul da kkeutnael su isseoyo.That way, you can finish all the work today.
