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<2018.Jan.30 입이트이는 영어 Singletons 비혼족>
Talk about singletons
In Korean society, there are rites of
passage that are expected of everyone. Examples include the way people
get hitched, have kids and become homeowners at a
certain age. Getting married forms the basis
for creating a new family and raising children. It was therefore considered the
most important. However, more and more young people these days have been
deciding not to tie the knot. It has even led to a new term, ‘Singletons’,
being coined. These people might date, but they do not feel the need to get
married. They focus on the negative aspects of married life and decide to live alone. This way of thinking completely changes
the traditional concept of the family. In the long run,
it could have a major impact on society.
Rites of passage : 통과 의례
Get hitched=get married=tie the knot(매듭을 묶다,짓다)
Form the basis : 근간을 제공하다
More and more
Be coined : 단어가 생성되다. Newly coined word 새로
생긴 단어
*Rites of passage : 통과의례
Graduating from school is an important rite of passage.
I felt much older after experiencing that rite of passage
*at a certain age : 특정 나이에
I began to exercise more at a certain age.
*form the basis for~: ~의 근간을 만들다
This theory forms the basis for the entire book.
Honesty forms the basis for a good relationship.
*live alone: 혼자 살다.
Many products are sold for the people who live alone.
People who live alone often have pets.
*in the long run : 장기적으로
In the long run, you will save time by being careful.
It seems more expensive, but you will save money in
the long run.
<Expression of the day>
- You have been dating your boyfriend for a long time
now.
- Yes, It’s been 5 years, but I don’t want to get
married.
- I respect your decision. 니 결정을 존중해.
- Thanks, but my parents want me to get married.
Homework.
In the long run, I glad to listened to her advice.
Most people in this building live alone.
Rice forms the basis for most Korean meals.
Buying a house is an important rite of passage.