The Old Hound

시간은 누구에게나 공평하게

[Time is fair to everyone.]

Real Pattern

This is a reflective, almost philosophical phrase used to talk about the inevitability of change, especially aging. It acknowledges that everyone, without exception, is subject to the passage of time. It can be used to offer comfort or to state a simple, hard truth.

Pattern Application

시간은 누구에게나 공평하게 흘러서 우리 모두 늙는 거죠. — Time flows fairly for everyone, so we all get old.

너무 슬퍼하지 마세요. 시간은 누구에게나 공평하니까요. — Don't be too sad. After all, time is fair to everyone.

Tip

This phrase carries a slightly formal and thoughtful tone. It's more common in writing or reflective conversations than in casual, everyday chat.

시간은 누구에게나 공평하게

마지막 남은 힘을 다해

[With all one's remaining strength.]

Real Pattern

This chunk describes a final, desperate effort. You use it when you're almost out of energy, options, or time, but you give one last push with everything you've got left. It adds a sense of drama and determination to an action.

Pattern Application

마지막 남은 힘을 다해 버스를 잡으러 뛰었어요. — I ran to catch the bus with all the strength I had left.

그는 마지막 남은 힘을 다해 결승선을 통과했어요. — He crossed the finish line with all his remaining strength.

Tip

This expression emphasizes a heroic, last-ditch effort. It’s great for storytelling or describing a challenging situation.

마지막 남은 힘을 다해

예전 같았으면

[If it were like before... / In the old days...]

Real Pattern

This is a classic way to start a sentence when comparing the present to the past, usually with a sense of nostalgia or regret. It implies that you were more capable or things were better back then. It sets up a contrast between your past self and your current self.