jigeumbuteo sip bunman swieoyo.

Let’s rest for just ten minutes starting now.

Breakdown of jigeumbuteo sip bunman swieoyo.

• 지금: now
• 쉬다: to rest
• ~만: restrictive particle
• 분: minute
• ~부터: starting point particle
• 10: ten

Questions & Answers about jigeumbuteo sip bunman swieoyo.

What does 지금부터 mean, and how is it formed?

지금부터 means from now / starting now. It’s 지금 (now) + 부터 (from, starting at).
부터 marks the starting point in time (or sometimes place), like:

• 오늘부터 = from today
• 내일부터 = from tomorrow

Is 지금부터 the same as 이제부터?

They’re very similar and often interchangeable:

• 지금부터 = from this moment (slightly more “right now”)
• 이제부터 = from now/onward (can feel a bit more “from this point on” in a sequence)

In many real situations, either works fine.

Why is 십 분 written as two words? Is 십분 also okay?

Standard spacing is 십 분 (number + counter as separate units).
In casual writing, you might see 십분, but the recommended/standard form is 십 분.

Does 십 분만 mean “for ten minutes” or “only ten minutes”?

만 means only/just, so 십 분만 is only ten minutes.
Without 만, 십 분 쉬어요 would be more neutral: rest for ten minutes (less emphasis that it’s “only”).

Where is the “for” in “for ten minutes”? Shouldn’t there be something like 동안?

Korean often doesn’t need an explicit “for.” A time expression can directly indicate duration:

• 십 분 쉬어요 = rest (for) ten minutes

You can add 동안 to make the duration feel more explicit:

• 십 분 동안 쉬어요 = rest for ten minutes

With 만, you can also say:

• 십 분 동안만 쉬어요 = rest for only ten minutes (more emphatic)

Is 쉬어요 a statement (“I rest”) or a command (“Rest”)?

In this context, 쉬어요 functions like a polite directive: “Let’s rest / Please rest / We’ll take a break.”
The -어요 form can be used conversationally to suggest or guide an action, especially in group situations (teachers, tour guides, leaders).

If you want a clearer “please do it” command, you can use:

• 쉬세요 (polite request/command)

Why is it 쉬어요 and not 쉬세요?

Both are possible, but the nuance differs:

• 쉬어요: softer, more like “Okay, we rest now” / “Let’s take a break”
• 쉬세요: more directly telling someone “Please rest” (honorific polite imperative)

Using 쉬어요 can feel more inclusive (speaker and listener taking a break together) or more like announcing the plan.

What is the dictionary form of 쉬어요, and how is it conjugated?

The dictionary form is 쉬다 (to rest).
Conjugation:

• 쉬다 → stem 쉬-
• add -어요 → 쉬어요

It’s regular here (no special irregular rule needed).

How would you pronounce the sentence naturally?

A natural pronunciation is close to:

• 지금부터 → [지금부터]
• 십 분만 → often sounds like [심 분만] (because 십 is commonly pronounced closer to “심” before a consonant like ㅂ/ㅁ in fast speech)
• 쉬어요 → [쉬어요]

So the whole sentence often sounds like: [지금부터 심 분만 쉬어요].

Can the sentence be reordered, and would it sound more natural another way?

Yes. Korean allows flexible word order, but common natural options include:

• 지금부터 십 분만 쉬어요. (original; “starting now” is emphasized)
• 십 분만 지금 쉬어요. (less common; can sound a bit marked)
• 십 분만 쉬어요. (very common if “starting now” is obvious)

If you want to emphasize “starting now (not later),” keeping 지금부터 near the front is natural.