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Talking About Changing One's Mind

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Changing One's Mind
Express second thoughts, reverse a decision, and update your position naturally in Korean.
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Iru Helper Note
Changing your mind politely β€” whether reconsidering a plan, updating an opinion, or reversing a decision β€” is a normal part of conversation in any language. In Korean, the way you signal a change of mind matters as much as what you say.
μƒκ°ν•΄λ³΄λ‹ˆκΉŒ μ—­μ‹œ 그게 더 λ‚˜μ„ 것 κ°™μ•„μš”.
(Now that I think about it, I think that might actually be better.)
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πŸ”„ What You'll Learn Today

Changing your mind gracefully in Korean requires specific phrases that signal you're updating a position without losing face or seeming unreliable. This lesson gives you the vocabulary and structures to reconsider, reverse a decision, and express second thoughts naturally β€” in plans, opinions, and purchases.

πŸ“Œ Changing One's Mind Expressions

Expression
Meaning
Notes
생각이 λ°”λ€Œμ—ˆμ–΄μš”
My mind has changed
General change of mind
λ‹€μ‹œ μƒκ°ν•΄λ³΄λ‹ˆκΉŒ
Now that I've thought about it again
Reconsidering opener
μ—­μ‹œ
After all / as expected / actually
Signals a revised conclusion
μ•„λ¬΄λž˜λ„
No matter how I think about it / all things considered
Hedging into a decision
μ—­μ‹œ 그게 더 λ‚˜μ„ 것 κ°™μ•„μš”
That actually seems better after all
Revised preference
잠깐, λ‹€μ‹œ μƒκ°ν•΄λ³Όκ²Œμš”
Wait, let me reconsider
In-the-moment pause
κ·Έλƒ₯ 처음 μƒκ°λŒ€λ‘œ ν• κ²Œμš”
I'll just go with my original idea
Reverting to first choice
마음이 λ°”λ€Œμ—ˆμ–΄μš”
My feelings have changed
Emotional/personal change
μ·¨μ†Œν• κ²Œμš”
I'll cancel that
Reversing a plan or order
사싀
Actually
Correcting or updating
μ•„κΉŒ λ§ν•œ 건
What I said earlier
Referring back to update it
λ‹€λ₯Έ 걸둜 ν• κ²Œμš”
I'll go with a different one
Changing a choice
이μͺ½μœΌλ‘œ λ°”κΏ€κ²Œμš”
I'll switch to this one
Switching direction
미리 λ§μ”€λ“œλ¦¬λŠ”λ°μš”
I'm telling you in advance
Preemptive notification
πŸ’‘ Key pattern: μƒκ°ν•΄λ³΄λ‹ˆκΉŒ / λ‹€μ‹œ μƒκ°ν•΄λ³΄λ‹ˆκΉŒ + μ—­μ‹œ / μ•„λ¬΄λž˜λ„ + [revised decision] β€” the opener signals you're reconsidering, μ—­μ‹œ or μ•„λ¬΄λž˜λ„ signals the conclusion is updated, and the statement closes the shift naturally.

πŸ’¬ Conversations in Action

Dialogue 1 β€” Changing a Plan
A: 내일 λ§Œλ‚˜κΈ°λ‘œ ν–ˆμž–μ•„μš”. (We agreed to meet tomorrow, right?)
B: λ§žμ•„μš”. 근데 생각이 λ°”λ€Œμ—ˆμ–΄μš”. μ•„λ¬΄λž˜λ„ λ‹€μŒ μ£Όκ°€ 더 λ‚˜μ„ 것 κ°™μ•„μš”. (Right. But my mind has changed. All things considered, I think next week would be better.)
A: μ•„, κ·Έλž˜μš”? μ™œμš”? (Oh really? Why?)
B: λ‹€μ‹œ μƒκ°ν•΄λ³΄λ‹ˆκΉŒ 내일은 일이 μ’€ μžˆμ–΄μ„œμš”. 미리 λ§μ”€λ“œλ €μ„œ μ£„μ†‘ν•΄μš”. (Now that I've thought about it, I have some work tomorrow. Sorry for telling you in advance.)
Dialogue 2 β€” Changing an Order
A: 아메리카노 μ£Όλ¬Έν•˜μ…¨μ£ ? (You ordered an Americano, right?)
B: 잠깐, λ‹€μ‹œ μƒκ°ν•΄λ³Όκ²Œμš”. μ—­μ‹œ λΌλ–Όλ‘œ λ°”κΏ€κ²Œμš”. (Wait, let me reconsider. Actually, I'll switch to a latte.)
A: λ„€, μ•Œκ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. (Sure, understood.)
B: μ•„, 사싀 μ›λž˜ μ•„μ΄μŠ€ 아메리카노 λ§ˆμ‹œλ €κ³  ν–ˆλŠ”λ°... μ•„λ¬΄λž˜λ„ 라떼가 더 λ‹ΉκΈ°λ„€μš”. (Ah, actually I was originally going to have an iced Americano... but I'm in the mood for a latte after all.)

🌏 Cultural Note β€” Changing Your Mind in Korean Social Contexts

In Korean culture, reversing a decision can feel socially delicate β€” particularly in group settings or hierarchical relationships. Using softeners like μ•„λ¬΄λž˜λ„ (all things considered) or 사싀 (actually) before updating your position signals that you've reflected carefully, not that you're being indecisive. Saying 미리 λ§μ”€λ“œλ¦¬λŠ”λ°μš” (I'm telling you in advance) when changing plans shows consideration for others β€” highly valued in Korean communication.
<summary>Try This Speaking Exercise
Practice expressing second thoughts and changing your mind in Korean.
A. Say your mind has changed.
<summary>Answer
생각이 λ°”λ€Œμ—ˆμ–΄μš”. 미리 λ§μ”€λ“œλ¦΄κ²Œμš”. (My mind has changed. I'll let you know in advance.)
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B. Use "now that I've thought about it again" to introduce a change.
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λ‹€μ‹œ μƒκ°ν•΄λ³΄λ‹ˆκΉŒ λ‹€λ₯Έ 게 더 λ‚˜μ„ 것 κ°™μ•„μš”. (Now that I've thought about it again, I think something else might be better.)
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C. Say you'll go with a different option.
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λ‹€λ₯Έ 걸둜 ν• κ²Œμš”. 이μͺ½μœΌλ‘œ λ°”κΏ€κ²Œμš”. (I'll go with a different one. I'll switch to this one.)
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D. Use μ—­μ‹œ to express a revised conclusion.
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μ—­μ‹œ 처음 생각이 λ§žμ•˜μ–΄μš”. 그걸둜 ν• κ²Œμš”. (After all, my first thought was right. I'll go with that.)
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E. Say you'll cancel something.
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μ·¨μ†Œν• κ²Œμš”. 미리 λ§μ”€λ“œλ €μ„œ μ£„μ†‘ν•΄μš”. (I'll cancel that. Sorry for telling you in advance.)
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F. Refer back to something you said earlier and update it.
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μ•„κΉŒ λ§ν•œ 건 μ’€ λ‹¬λΌμš”. λ‹€μ‹œ μƒκ°ν–ˆμ–΄μš”. (What I said earlier is a bit different. I've thought about it again.)
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G. Use μ•„λ¬΄λž˜λ„ to explain a decision change.
<summary>Answer
μ•„λ¬΄λž˜λ„ 이μͺ½μ΄ 더 λ‚˜μ„ 것 κ°™μ•„μš”. (All things considered, I think this way is better.)
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H. Say you'll revert to your original plan.
<summary>Answer
κ·Έλƒ₯ 처음 μƒκ°λŒ€λ‘œ ν• κ²Œμš”. μ—­μ‹œ 그게 λ§žλŠ” 것 κ°™μ•„μš”. (I'll just go with my original idea. I think that was right after all.)
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I. Pause and ask for a moment to reconsider.
<summary>Answer
잠깐, λ‹€μ‹œ μƒκ°ν•΄λ³Όκ²Œμš”. μž μ‹œλ§Œμš”. (Wait, let me reconsider. Just a moment.)
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J. Use 사싀 to correct yourself and update your position.
<summary>Answer
사싀 μ œκ°€ μ²˜μŒμ— 잘λͺ» λ§ν–ˆμ–΄μš”. λ‹€μ‹œ λ§ν•˜λ©΄μš”... (Actually, I misspoke at first. To say it again...)
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πŸ“š
Expression Reference
Expression
Use
생각이 λ°”λ€Œμ—ˆμ–΄μš”
Mind has changed
λ‹€μ‹œ μƒκ°ν•΄λ³΄λ‹ˆκΉŒ
Rethinking opener
μ—­μ‹œ
After all / actually
μ•„λ¬΄λž˜λ„
All things considered
마음이 λ°”λ€Œμ—ˆμ–΄μš”
Feelings changed
μ·¨μ†Œν• κ²Œμš”
I'll cancel
λ‹€λ₯Έ 걸둜 ν• κ²Œμš”
Different choice
이μͺ½μœΌλ‘œ λ°”κΏ€κ²Œμš”
Switch to this
처음 μƒκ°λŒ€λ‘œ ν• κ²Œμš”
Back to original plan
미리 λ§μ”€λ“œλ¦¬λŠ”λ°μš”
Telling you in advance
사싀
Actually
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Tip: Softeners matter
μ•„λ¬΄λž˜λ„ and μ—­μ‹œ are not just filler β€” they signal "I considered this carefully before changing." Using them makes you sound thoughtful rather than impulsive when you reverse a position.
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πŸ”
Want more reps?
Think of a recent decision you made and then changed. Could you express that in Korean using today's phrases? Try narrating it out loud: what was the original decision, what made you reconsider, and what did you decide in the end? That's the real-world scenario this lesson is built for.
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πŸ“¦ Practice Hub β€” Changing One's Mind

Exercise 1 β€” Choose the Right Expression

Pick the best expression for each situation.
A. You want to say your mind has changed. You say:
a) μ—­μ‹œ 그게 λ§žμ•„μš”
b) 생각이 λ°”λ€Œμ—ˆμ–΄μš”
c) 처음 μƒκ°λŒ€λ‘œ ν• κ²Œμš”
<summary>Answer
b) 생각이 λ°”λ€Œμ—ˆμ–΄μš” β€” my mind has changed.
B. You want to open a reconsideration. You say:
a) μ·¨μ†Œν• κ²Œμš”
b) λ‹€μ‹œ μƒκ°ν•΄λ³΄λ‹ˆκΉŒ
c) 미리 λ§μ”€λ“œλ¦¬λŠ”λ°μš”
<summary>Answer
b) λ‹€μ‹œ μƒκ°ν•΄λ³΄λ‹ˆκΉŒ β€” now that I've thought about it again.
C. You want to express "after all / actually" as a revised conclusion. You say:
a) μ—­μ‹œ
b) 사싀
c) μ•„λ¬΄λž˜λ„
<summary>Answer
a) μ—­μ‹œ β€” after all / as expected.
D. You want to signal "all things considered" before your decision. You say:
a) μ—­μ‹œ
b) μ•„λ¬΄λž˜λ„
c) λ‹€μ‹œ μƒκ°ν•΄λ³΄λ‹ˆκΉŒ
<summary>Answer
b) μ•„λ¬΄λž˜λ„ β€” all things considered.
E. You want to cancel a plan. You say:
a) 이μͺ½μœΌλ‘œ λ°”κΏ€κ²Œμš”
b) μ·¨μ†Œν• κ²Œμš”
c) 마음이 λ°”λ€Œμ—ˆμ–΄μš”
<summary>Answer
b) μ·¨μ†Œν• κ²Œμš” β€” I'll cancel that.
F. You want to go with a different option. You say:
a) λ‹€λ₯Έ 걸둜 ν• κ²Œμš”
b) 생각이 λ°”λ€Œμ—ˆμ–΄μš”
c) 처음 μƒκ°λŒ€λ‘œ ν• κ²Œμš”
<summary>Answer
a) λ‹€λ₯Έ 걸둜 ν• κ²Œμš” β€” I'll go with a different one.
G. You want to switch to this option specifically. You say:
a) μ•„λ¬΄λž˜λ„
b) 이μͺ½μœΌλ‘œ λ°”κΏ€κ²Œμš”
c) μ—­μ‹œ
<summary>Answer
b) 이μͺ½μœΌλ‘œ λ°”κΏ€κ²Œμš” β€” I'll switch to this one.
H. You want to tell someone in advance that you're changing plans. You say:
a) 미리 λ§μ”€λ“œλ¦¬λŠ”λ°μš”
b) λ‹€μ‹œ μƒκ°ν•΄λ³Όκ²Œμš”
c) μ—­μ‹œ 그게 λ§žμ•„μš”
<summary>Answer
a) 미리 λ§μ”€λ“œλ¦¬λŠ”λ°μš” β€” I'm letting you know in advance.
I. You decide to go back to your original plan. You say:
a) μ·¨μ†Œν• κ²Œμš”
b) 처음 μƒκ°λŒ€λ‘œ ν• κ²Œμš”
c) 마음이 λ°”λ€Œμ—ˆμ–΄μš”
<summary>Answer
b) 처음 μƒκ°λŒ€λ‘œ ν• κ²Œμš” β€” I'll go with my original idea.
J. You want to correct something you said earlier. You use:
a) μ•„λ¬΄λž˜λ„
b) 사싀
c) 미리 λ§μ”€λ“œλ¦¬λŠ”λ°μš”
<summary>Answer
b) 사싀 β€” actually (to correct or update).
πŸ“š
Quick Reference
Expression
Meaning
생각이 λ°”λ€Œμ—ˆμ–΄μš”
Mind has changed
λ‹€μ‹œ μƒκ°ν•΄λ³΄λ‹ˆκΉŒ
Rethinking opener
μ—­μ‹œ
After all
μ•„λ¬΄λž˜λ„
All things considered
μ·¨μ†Œν• κ²Œμš”
I'll cancel
λ‹€λ₯Έ 걸둜 ν• κ²Œμš”
Go with a different one
이μͺ½μœΌλ‘œ λ°”κΏ€κ²Œμš”
Switch to this
처음 μƒκ°λŒ€λ‘œ ν• κ²Œμš”
Back to original plan
미리 λ§μ”€λ“œλ¦¬λŠ”λ°μš”
Telling you in advance
사싀
Actually
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Pitfall: μ—­μ‹œ vs. 사싀
μ—­μ‹œ = "after all / as I suspected" β€” used when a conclusion confirms or revises your expectation. 사싀 = "actually" β€” used to correct or clarify. μ—­μ‹œ μ’‹λ„€μš” = "It's good after all." 사싀 λ‹¬λΌμš” = "Actually it's different." Don't swap them.

Exercise 2 β€” Korean β†’ English Translation

Translate each sentence naturally.
A. 생각이 λ°”λ€Œμ—ˆμ–΄μš”. λ‹€μ‹œ μƒκ°ν•΄λ΄€μ–΄μš”.
<summary>Answer
My mind has changed. I thought about it again.
B. λ‹€μ‹œ μƒκ°ν•΄λ³΄λ‹ˆκΉŒ μ—­μ‹œ 그게 더 λ‚˜μ€ 것 κ°™μ•„μš”.
<summary>Answer
Now that I've thought about it again, I think that's actually better after all.
C. μ•„λ¬΄λž˜λ„ 이μͺ½μ΄ 더 쒋을 것 κ°™μ•„μš”.
<summary>Answer
All things considered, I think this way is better.
D. μ·¨μ†Œν• κ²Œμš”. 미리 λ§μ”€λ“œλ €μ„œ μ£„μ†‘ν•΄μš”.
<summary>Answer
I'll cancel that. I'm sorry for telling you in advance.
E. 잠깐, λ‹€μ‹œ μƒκ°ν•΄λ³Όκ²Œμš”.
<summary>Answer
Wait, let me reconsider.
F. μ—­μ‹œ 처음 생각이 λ§žμ•˜μ–΄μš”.
<summary>Answer
After all, my first thought was right.
G. 사싀 μ•„κΉŒ λ§ν•œ 건 μ’€ λ‹¬λΌμš”.
<summary>Answer
Actually, what I said earlier is a bit different.
H. κ·Έλƒ₯ 처음 μƒκ°λŒ€λ‘œ ν• κ²Œμš”.
<summary>Answer
I'll just go with my original idea.
I. 이μͺ½μœΌλ‘œ λ°”κΏ€κ²Œμš”. μ—­μ‹œ 이게 더 μ’‹μ•„μš”.
<summary>Answer
I'll switch to this one. This is actually better after all.
J. 마음이 λ°”λ€Œμ—ˆμ–΄μš”. λ‹€μ‹œ ν•œλ²ˆ μƒκ°ν•΄λ³Όκ²Œμš”.
<summary>Answer
My feelings have changed. I'll think about it one more time.
πŸ“š
Vocabulary Cheat Sheet
Korean
English
생각이 λ°”λ€Œμ—ˆμ–΄μš”
Mind changed
μ—­μ‹œ
After all
μ•„λ¬΄λž˜λ„
All things considered
μ·¨μ†Œ
Cancellation
처음 생각
Original thought
μ•„κΉŒ
Earlier / a moment ago
미리
In advance
마음
Heart / feelings
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Grammar Tip: ~λ³΄λ‹ˆκΉŒ
λ‹€μ‹œ μƒκ°ν•΄λ³΄λ‹ˆκΉŒ = "now that I've thought about it again." The ~λ³΄λ‹ˆκΉŒ ending means "having tried doing X, I found that..." It attaches to action verbs to show a realized conclusion.

Exercise 3 β€” Complete the Sentence

Fill in the blank with the correct expression.
A. 생각이 . 미리 λ§μ”€λ“œλ¦΄κ²Œμš”. (My mind has changed.)
<summary>Answer
생각이 λ°”λ€Œμ—ˆμ–΄μš”.
B. λ‹€μ‹œ 생각해__ μ—­μ‹œ 이게 더 μ’‹μ•„μš”. (Now that I've thought about it again...)
<summary>Answer
λ‹€μ‹œ μƒκ°ν•΄λ³΄λ‹ˆκΉŒ μ—­μ‹œ 이게 더 μ’‹μ•„μš”.
C. 이μͺ½μ΄ 더 λ‚˜μ„ 것 κ°™μ•„μš”. (All things considered...)
<summary>Answer
μ•„λ¬΄λž˜λ„ 이μͺ½μ΄ 더 λ‚˜μ„ 것 κ°™μ•„μš”.
D. μ·¨μ†Œ. μ£„μ†‘ν•΄μš”. (I'll cancel.)
<summary>Answer
μ·¨μ†Œν• κ²Œμš”.
E. 처음 생각이 λ§žμ•˜μ–΄μš”. (After all, my first thought was right.)
<summary>Answer
μ—­μ‹œ 처음 생각이 λ§žμ•˜μ–΄μš”.
F. κ·Έλƒ₯ 처음 λŒ€λ‘œ ν• κ²Œμš”. (I'll go with my original idea.)
<summary>Answer
κ·Έλƒ₯ 처음 μƒκ°λŒ€λ‘œ ν• κ²Œμš”.
G. 이μͺ½μœΌλ‘œ . (I'll switch to this one.)
<summary>Answer
이μͺ½μœΌλ‘œ λ°”κΏ€κ²Œμš”.
H. 미리 λ§μ”€λ“œλ¦¬λŠ”λ°μš”, 내일 λͺ» 갈 것 κ°™μ•„μš”. (I'm telling you in advance...)
<summary>Answer
μ£„μ†‘ν•œλ° 미리 λ§μ”€λ“œλ¦¬λŠ”λ°μš”, 내일 λͺ» 갈 것 κ°™μ•„μš”.
I. 마음이 . λ‹€μ‹œ μƒκ°ν• κ²Œμš”. (My feelings have changed.)
<summary>Answer
마음이 λ°”λ€Œμ—ˆμ–΄μš”.
J. μ•„κΉŒ λ§ν•œ κ±°λž‘ μ’€ λ‹¬λΌμš”. (Actually, it's a bit different from what I said earlier.)
<summary>Answer
사싀 μ•„κΉŒ λ§ν•œ κ±°λž‘ μ’€ λ‹¬λΌμš”.
πŸ“š
Sentence Starters
Starter
Use for
생각이 λ°”λ€Œμ—ˆμ–΄μš”
Announce change
λ‹€μ‹œ μƒκ°ν•΄λ³΄λ‹ˆκΉŒ
Open reconsideration
μ•„λ¬΄λž˜λ„
Weigh in with conclusion
μ—­μ‹œ
Confirm revised view
μ·¨μ†Œν• κ²Œμš”
Cancel a plan
처음 μƒκ°λŒ€λ‘œ ν• κ²Œμš”
Revert to original
이μͺ½μœΌλ‘œ λ°”κΏ€κ²Œμš”
Switch to new choice
사싀
Correct/update
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Production Tip
When changing your mind in Korean conversation, don't just blurt the new decision β€” use an opener like λ‹€μ‹œ μƒκ°ν•΄λ³΄λ‹ˆκΉŒ or μ•„λ¬΄λž˜λ„ first. This signals thoughtfulness and keeps the interaction smooth.

Exercise 4 β€” Dialogue Completion

Complete each dialogue naturally.
A. 친ꡬ: 아직도 κ·Έ κ³„νšλŒ€λ‘œ ν•  κ±°μ˜ˆμš”? β†’ You: (Say your mind has changed.)
<summary>Answer
μ•„λ‹ˆμš”, 생각이 λ°”λ€Œμ—ˆμ–΄μš”. λ‹€μ‹œ μƒκ°ν•΄λ΄€μ–΄μš”.
B. 친ꡬ: μ™œμš”? β†’ You: (Say now that you've thought about it, another option seems better.)
<summary>Answer
λ‹€μ‹œ μƒκ°ν•΄λ³΄λ‹ˆκΉŒ μ—­μ‹œ λ‹€λ₯Έ 게 더 λ‚˜μ„ 것 κ°™μ•„μš”.
C. 직원: μ£Όλ¬Έ ν™•μΈν• κ²Œμš”. β†’ You: (Say wait, you'd like to reconsider.)
<summary>Answer
μž κΉμš”. λ‹€μ‹œ μƒκ°ν•΄λ³Όκ²Œμš”.
D. 직원: μ–΄λ–»κ²Œ λ°”κΎΈμ‹€ κ±΄κ°€μš”? β†’ You: (Say you'll switch to this one.)
<summary>Answer
이μͺ½μœΌλ‘œ λ°”κΏ€κ²Œμš”. κ°μ‚¬ν•΄μš”.
E. λ™λ£Œ: μ–΄λ–»κ²Œ ν•˜κΈ°λ‘œ ν–ˆμ–΄μš”? β†’ You: (Say all things considered, this seems better.)
<summary>Answer
μ•„λ¬΄λž˜λ„ 이μͺ½μ΄ 더 λ‚˜μ„ 것 κ°™μ•„μš”. μ΄λ ‡κ²Œ ν•˜λ €κ³ μš”.
F. 친ꡬ: 아직도 κ·Έ μ‚¬λžŒ λ§Œλ‚  κ±°μ˜ˆμš”? β†’ You: (Say you'll cancel. Tell them in advance.)
<summary>Answer
μ·¨μ†Œν• κ²Œμš”. 미리 λ§ν•΄μ€˜μ„œ λ‹€ν–‰μ΄μ—μš”.
G. 직원: μ €λ²ˆμ— λ§μ”€ν•˜μ‹  것과 λ‹€λ₯Έλ°μš”? β†’ You: (Say "actually" and correct yourself.)
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사싀 μ œκ°€ 잘λͺ» λ§ν–ˆμ–΄μš”. 이μͺ½μœΌλ‘œ ν•˜κ³  μ‹Άμ–΄μš”.
H. 친ꡬ: 그럼 처음 κ³„νšλŒ€λ‘œ ν•΄μš”? β†’ You: (Say yes, you'll go with the original plan after all.)
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λ„€, μ—­μ‹œ 처음 μƒκ°λŒ€λ‘œ ν•˜λŠ” 게 λ§žλŠ” 것 κ°™μ•„μš”.
I. λ™λ£Œ: 이거 계속 ν•  κ±°μ˜ˆμš”? β†’ You: (Say you've changed your mind and want to go a different direction.)
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μ•„λ‹ˆμš”, 마음이 λ°”λ€Œμ—ˆμ–΄μš”. λ‹€λ₯Έ λ°©ν–₯으둜 해보고 μ‹Άμ–΄μš”.
J. 친ꡬ: κ²°κ΅­ μ–΄λ–»κ²Œ ν•  κ±°μ˜ˆμš”? β†’ You: (Say you've thought about it and this seems like the right call.)
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λ‹€μ‹œ μƒκ°ν•΄λ³΄λ‹ˆκΉŒ μ—­μ‹œ 이게 λ§žλŠ” 것 κ°™μ•„μš”.
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Useful Phrases
Phrase
Meaning
아직도
Still
κ³„νšλŒ€λ‘œ
As planned
κ²°κ΅­
In the end / ultimately
λ°©ν–₯
Direction
λ‹€ν–‰μ΄μ—μš”
That's a relief
λ§žλŠ” 것 κ°™μ•„μš”
Seems right
잘λͺ» λ§ν–ˆμ–΄μš”
I misspoke
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Conversation Tip
When you change your mind mid-conversation, μž κΉμš” (just a moment) + λ‹€μ‹œ μƒκ°ν•΄λ³Όκ²Œμš” is the natural Korean pause phrase. It buys you a moment to reconsider without being abrupt.

Exercise 5 β€” Free Speaking Practice

Express each scenario in Korean out loud.
A. You booked a restaurant but now want to cancel. Tell a friend in advance.
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미리 λ§μ”€λ“œλ¦¬λŠ”λ°μš”, 식당 μ˜ˆμ•½ μ·¨μ†Œν• κ²Œμš”. 생각이 λ°”λ€Œμ—ˆμ–΄μš”.
B. You were going to buy the blue one, but now think the red one is better.
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λ‹€μ‹œ μƒκ°ν•΄λ³΄λ‹ˆκΉŒ μ—­μ‹œ λΉ¨κ°„ 게 더 λ‚˜μ€ 것 κ°™μ•„μš”. 이μͺ½μœΌλ‘œ λ°”κΏ€κ²Œμš”.
C. You agreed to go somewhere but are now reconsidering.
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μ•„λ¬΄λž˜λ„ λͺ» 갈 것 κ°™μ•„μš”. 생각이 λ°”λ€Œμ—ˆμ–΄μš”. 미리 λ§μ”€λ“œλ €μ„œ μ£„μ†‘ν•΄μš”.
D. You correct something you said in the previous conversation.
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사싀 μ•„κΉŒ λ§ν•œ 건 μ’€ λ‹¬λžμ–΄μš”. λ‹€μ‹œ λ§ν•˜λ©΄, 이μͺ½μœΌλ‘œ ν•˜λŠ” 게 λ§žμ•„μš”.
E. After weighing the options, you decide to go back to your original plan.
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μ—­μ‹œ 처음 μƒκ°λŒ€λ‘œ ν•˜λŠ” 게 λ§žλŠ” 것 κ°™μ•„μš”. κ·Έλƒ₯ 처음 κ³„νšλŒ€λ‘œ ν• κ²Œμš”.
F. You pause mid-order at a cafΓ© and reconsider your drink choice.
<summary>Sample Answer
μž κΉμš”. λ‹€μ‹œ μƒκ°ν•΄λ³Όκ²Œμš”. μ—­μ‹œ μ•„μ΄μŠ€ λΌλ–Όλ‘œ λ°”κΏ€κ²Œμš”.
G. A colleague asks what you decided. Explain you changed your mind.
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마음이 λ°”λ€Œμ—ˆμ–΄μš”. μ•„λ¬΄λž˜λ„ 이 방법이 더 λ‚˜μ„ 것 κ°™μ•„μ„œμš”.
H. You thought Option A was better, but now think Option B is after all.
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μ²˜μŒμ—λŠ” Aκ°€ μ’‹λ‹€κ³  μƒκ°ν–ˆλŠ”λ°, λ‹€μ‹œ μƒκ°ν•΄λ³΄λ‹ˆκΉŒ μ—­μ‹œ Bκ°€ 더 λ‚˜μ€ 것 κ°™μ•„μš”.
I. Express that something you tried made you reconsider your choice.
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ν•΄λ³΄λ‹ˆκΉŒ 생각이 λ°”λ€Œμ—ˆμ–΄μš”. μ—­μ‹œ λ‹€λ₯Έ 걸둜 ν•˜λŠ” 게 더 쒋을 것 κ°™μ•„μš”.
J. Wrap up a full change-of-mind arc: original plan, reconsideration, new decision.
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μ²˜μŒμ— A둜 ν•˜λ €κ³  ν–ˆλŠ”λ°, λ‹€μ‹œ μƒκ°ν•΄λ³΄λ‹ˆκΉŒ μ•„λ¬΄λž˜λ„ Bκ°€ 더 λ‚˜μ„ 것 κ°™μ•„μš”. B둜 λ°”κΏ€κ²Œμš”.
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Sentence Starters
Starter
Use
생각이 λ°”λ€Œμ—ˆμ–΄μš”
Announce change
λ‹€μ‹œ μƒκ°ν•΄λ³΄λ‹ˆκΉŒ
Reconsider opener
μ—­μ‹œ
Revised conclusion
μ•„λ¬΄λž˜λ„
Weighing conclusion
μ·¨μ†Œν• κ²Œμš”
Cancel
이μͺ½μœΌλ‘œ λ°”κΏ€κ²Œμš”
Switch
처음 μƒκ°λŒ€λ‘œ ν• κ²Œμš”
Revert
사싀
Correct/update
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Speaking Challenge
Pick a real decision from your life this week. In Korean, describe: what you originally planned, why you reconsidered, and what you decided in the end. Use at least 3 expressions from this lesson. Under 5 sentences.
생각이 λ°”λ€Œμ–΄λ„ μžμ—°μŠ€λŸ½κ²Œ 말할 수 μžˆμ–΄μš”! ✨
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