Used to report information that someone else gave you, especially when you are not sure if it is true or when you want to share what you heard.
~라고 들었다.
PART 1 INPUT기본 개념과 핵심 패턴
Definition & Nuance의미와 쓰임새
Used to report information that someone else gave you, especially when you are not sure if it is true or when you want to share what you heard.
Core NuanceThis is the passive form of 'someone told me,' so the focus is on the message, not the speaker. It sounds a little more polite or formal, and Koreans often use it when passing on information from a boss, doctor, teacher, or an unnamed source.
~라고 들었다, ~라는 얘기를 들었다, ~라고 전해 들었다
누가 말했는지보다 '어떤 내용을 들었는지'에 초점을 둘 때 씁니다.
직접 확인한 사실이 아니라 누군가에게 전해 들은 정보임을 부드럽게 전달합니다.
회사, 병원, 학교처럼 공식적인 상황에서 특히 자연스럽게 쓰입니다.
Common Patterns & Structures자주 쓰이는 패턴&구조
I was told that + 주어 + 동사
들은 내용을 문장 형태로 전달할 때 씁니다.
I was told that the meeting starts at 3 p.m.회의가 오후 3시에 시작한다고 들었어요.
I was told to + 동사원형
'~하라는 말을 들었다'처럼 지시나 조언을 전할 때 씁니다.
I was told to wait outside the office.사무실 밖에서 기다리라고 들었어요.
Common Mistakes이렇게 쓰면 틀려요
✕ I was told that the meeting will start at 3.
✓ I was told that the meeting would start at 3.
'was told'가 과거이므로 뒤 문장도 시제를 맞춰 'would'를 씁니다.
Since 'was told' is past tense, the following verb usually shifts to past too (will → would).
✕ I was told me that he is sick.
✓ I was told that he was sick.
수동태이므로 'me'를 다시 쓰지 않고, 시제도 과거로 맞춥니다.
'I was told' is already passive, so don't add 'me' again. Also match the tense to the past.
PART 2 EXPANSION표현의 확장과 대조
Similar Expressions비슷한 표현
I heard that ~~라고 들었어가벼운 소문/일상 대화에 초점
I heard that you got a new job.너 새 직장 구했다고 들었어.
I heard that the store is closing next month.그 가게가 다음 달에 문 닫는다고 들었어.
Someone told me that ~누가 나한테 ~라고 했어말한 사람의 존재에 초점
Someone told me that you're moving to Busan.누가 나한테 너 부산으로 이사 간다고 하더라.
Someone told me that the test was easy.누가 시험이 쉬웠다고 하더라고.
According to ~~에 따르면정보의 출처에 초점
According to my teacher, the exam is next Friday.선생님에 따르면 시험은 다음 주 금요일이에요.
According to the news, it will rain tomorrow.뉴스에 따르면 내일 비가 온대요.
Contrast반대 표현
I told them that ~내가 그들에게 ~라고 말했다
I told them that I would be late.내가 늦을 거라고 그들에게 말했어요.
I told them that the plan had changed.계획이 바뀌었다고 내가 그들에게 말했어요.
I saw for myself that ~내가 직접 ~인 것을 봤다
I saw for myself that the store was closed.그 가게가 문 닫은 걸 내가 직접 봤어요.
I saw for myself that he was working hard.그가 열심히 일하는 걸 내가 직접 봤어요.
PART 3 CONTEXT맥락 속 활용
Examples단계별 예문
문장을 클릭하면 해석이 나옵니다.Click a sentence to reveal the Korean translation.
I was told that the store is closed today.기초Basic가게가 오늘 문을 닫는다고 들었어요.
I was told that you were sick.기초Basic너 아프다고 들었어.
I was told that the bus is late.기초Basic버스가 늦는다고 들었어요.
I was told that it would rain today.기초Basic오늘 비가 올 거라고 들었어요.
I was told that the meeting starts at ten.보통Mid회의가 10시에 시작한다고 들었어요.
I was told that I need to bring my ID.보통Mid신분증을 가져와야 한다고 들었어요.
I was told that this restaurant has the best pizza.보통Mid이 식당이 피자가 제일 맛있다고 들었어요.
I was told that my order would arrive by Friday.보통Mid제 주문이 금요일까지 도착할 거라고 들었어요.
I was told that we can't take pictures inside the museum.심화Advanced박물관 안에서는 사진을 찍을 수 없다고 들었어요.
I was told that the manager would call me back, but I'm still waiting.심화Advanced매니저가 다시 전화해 준다고 들었는데, 아직 기다리고 있어요.
Dialogue실전 대화
💬 Dialogue 1At the Coffee Shop커피숍에서 주문할 때
Mike
Hi, can I get a large iced coffee, please?안녕하세요, 아이스 커피 라지 사이즈로 주세요.
Hayley
Sorry, we're out of large cups right now.죄송해요, 지금 라지 컵이 다 떨어졌어요.
Mike
Really? I was told that you had plenty this morning.정말요? 오늘 아침에 많이 있다고 들었는데요.
Hayley
Yeah, we sold out really fast today.네, 오늘 정말 빨리 다 팔렸어요.
Mike
No problem. I'll take a medium then.괜찮아요. 그럼 미디엄으로 할게요.
💬 Dialogue 2Planning a Trip여행 계획 세우기
Lia
Are you excited about your trip to Jeju?제주도 여행 기대돼?
Chuck
Yes, but I'm not sure what to pack.응, 근데 뭘 챙겨야 할지 모르겠어.
Lia
Bring a jacket. It gets cold at night.재킷 챙겨. 밤에 추워져.
Chuck
Really? I was told that the weather would be warm.정말? 날씨가 따뜻할 거라고 들었는데.
Lia
During the day, yes. But nights are chilly.낮에는 그래. 근데 밤에는 쌀쌀해.
PART 4 OUTPUT & CHECK아웃풋과 점검
Make Your Own Sentence나만의 문장 만들기
먼저 스스로 답해 본 뒤 눌러 보세요. 한 번 누르면 한국어, 다시 누르면 영어 예시가 나옵니다.Answer it yourself first, then tap — once for Korean, again for the English model answer.
What is something you were told about your job or school?
직장이나 학교에 대해 무슨 얘기를 들었나요?
💡힌트 보기Hint👀예시 답 보기Show answer
새 상사가 있다고 들었어.I was told that I have a new boss.
What were you told by your doctor last time?
지난번에 의사에게서 무슨 말을 들었나요?
💡힌트 보기Hint👀예시 답 보기Show answer
잠을 더 자야 한다고 들었어.I was told that I need more sleep.
What is something surprising you were told recently?
최근에 들은 놀라운 얘기가 있나요?
💡힌트 보기Hint👀예시 답 보기Show answer
친구가 일본으로 이사 간다고 들었어.I was told that my friend is moving to Japan.
Say It on the Spot즉석 말하기
상황이나 낱말을 하나 고르고, 오늘의 표현을 넣어 바로 말해 보세요. 막히면 한 번 눌러 한국어 힌트를, 다시 누르면 영어 문장을 볼 수 있습니다.Pick a situation or a word, then say a sentence with today's expression. Stuck? Tap once for a Korean hint, tap again for the English.
Situation상황 속에서 말하기
주어진 상황에 맞춰 오늘의 표현을 넣어 말해 보세요.Build a sentence that fits the situation.
hearing news from your boss💡힌트 보기Hint👀영어 예시 보기Show English
오늘 회의가 있다고 들었어요.I was told that we have a meeting today.
a visit to the doctor💡힌트 보기Hint👀영어 예시 보기Show English
더 쉬어야 한다고 들었어요.I was told that I should rest more.
a message from your teacher💡힌트 보기Hint👀영어 예시 보기Show English
시험이 다음 주라고 들었어요.I was told that the test is next week.
hearing gossip from a friend💡힌트 보기Hint👀영어 예시 보기Show English
미나가 새 직장을 구했다고 들었어요.I was told that Mina got a new job.
Object사물 넣어 말하기
아래 사물을 활용해 오늘 배운 패턴으로 말해 보세요.An object you would find in that situation. Work it into the same expression.
prescription💡힌트 보기Hint👀영어 예시 보기Show English
이 약이 빨리 듣는다고 들었어요.I was told that this medicine works fast.
email💡힌트 보기Hint👀영어 예시 보기Show English
제 이메일이 도착하지 않았다고 들었어요.I was told that my email did not arrive.
Self-Check: Korean to English한-영 말하기 셀프 체크
한국어를 보고 영어로 말해본 뒤 클릭해서 확인하세요.
가게가 오늘 문을 닫는다고 들었어요.I was told that the store is closed today.
너 아프다고 들었어.I was told that you were sick.
버스가 늦는다고 들었어요.I was told that the bus is late.
오늘 비가 올 거라고 들었어요.I was told that it would rain today.
회의가 10시에 시작한다고 들었어요.I was told that the meeting starts at ten.
신분증을 가져와야 한다고 들었어요.I was told that I need to bring my ID.
이 식당이 피자가 제일 맛있다고 들었어요.I was told that this restaurant has the best pizza.
제 주문이 금요일까지 도착할 거라고 들었어요.I was told that my order would arrive by Friday.
박물관 안에서는 사진을 찍을 수 없다고 들었어요.I was told that we can't take pictures inside the museum.
매니저가 다시 전화해 준다고 들었는데, 아직 기다리고 있어요.I was told that the manager would call me back, but I'm still waiting.
Discussion생각 나누기
오늘의 표현을 쓰지 않아도 됩니다. 편하게 이야기해 보세요.You don't need today's expression here — just talk.
경험Experience
Tell me about a time someone gave you surprising news from another person.
다른 사람에게서 놀라운 소식을 전해 들었던 때를 얘기해 주세요.
습관Habit
When your boss shares news, do you tell your coworkers or keep it quiet?
상사가 소식을 전할 때, 동료에게 말하는 편인가요, 조용히 있는 편인가요?
의견Opinion
Some people say news from other people is often wrong. What do you think?
