How will you ever get anywhere?
그렇게 느려서야
[Being that slow...]
Real Pattern
This is a way to express doubt or criticism about someone's pace or method. The -(어/아)서야 part implies that because of the preceding reason (being slow), a negative or difficult outcome is expected. It often carries a slightly scolding or condescending tone.
Pattern Application
그렇게 공부해서야 시험에 붙겠어? — How do you expect to pass the test studying like that?
그렇게 찔끔찔끔 먹어서야 키가 크겠니? — How will you ever grow tall if you eat so little?
그렇게 게을러서야 아무것도 못 해. — You won't be able to do anything if you're that lazy.
Tip
This phrase can sound quite critical, so be careful using it with people you're not close to. It's often used by parents or elders when nagging.
그렇게 느려서야
I'm just going at my own pace
나만의 속도로 가고 있을 뿐이야
[I'm just going at my own pace.]
Real Pattern
This is a calm and confident way to respond to pressure or criticism about being "slow." It asserts your right to follow your own process without comparing yourself to others. The -ㄹ/을 뿐이다 ending emphasizes that this is the only thing happening, nothing more or less.
Pattern Application
걱정 마세요. 저는 저만의 속도로 배우고 있을 뿐이에요. — Don't worry. I'm just learning at my own pace.
남들과 비교하지 마. 너만의 속도로 가면 돼. — Don't compare yourself to others. You just need to go at your own pace.
Tip
You can replace 속도 (speed) with other nouns like 방식 (way/method) to say 나만의 방식으로 할 뿐이야 (I'm just doing it my own way).
나만의 속도로 가고 있을 뿐이야
In the blink of an eye
눈 깜짝할 사이
[In the blink of an eye.]
Real Pattern
This is a very common idiom used to describe something happening incredibly fast. It literally means "in the time it takes to blink." It's a fixed expression you can use to add a dramatic or vivid touch when talking about speed.