I tried to talk in Korean using only Papago translator

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I tried to talk in Korean using only Papago translator

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2 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to have a Korean conversation only using a translation app such as Papago (Naver’s translator)? I met up with Kenny to find out how much we could talk about only using a translation app. The results? It worked much better than we both expected, but with some funny mistakes that could cause serious problems. This is not a sponsored video.
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@hyucksboo 2 жыл бұрын

Hi!I use papago translator really often, and if I'm not wrong there is a button to change between polite and impolite speech when translating to Korean actually. It's pretty useful

@GoBillyKorean 2 жыл бұрын

The button doesn't really work like it should. It still often translates things impolitely even if you select the "Honorific" button.

@fishbonesinc 2 жыл бұрын

@@GoBillyKorean 아, 정말?

@hyucksboo 2 жыл бұрын

@@GoBillyKorean ooh i see

@pianoandeden 2 жыл бұрын

@@fishbonesinc lool

@mskqueens8074 2 жыл бұрын

@@GoBillyKorean yeah that's true I also use papago app and I use it to speak and to clear my pronounciation but sometimes it says something same sounding word but not the word I want to know and I use to think that my pronounciation is wrong and even if I try 10 times it really doesn't say the word I wanna know

@TheRainbowDragoness 2 жыл бұрын

the problem is you won't know it's wrong until the other person looks at you sideways.

@lunaaves9620 2 жыл бұрын

Lolllll

@Nana-of8hl 2 жыл бұрын

true lol

@pinkyyaksok 2 жыл бұрын

for people who don't know any korean, that is true. however, my korean is lower-level, but i do know enough korean and about korean grammar that i can tell when the translation is wrong. i'm also familiar with common translation errors so i make sure that i phrase my english in way that'll translate better (ex: textbook english)

@deb4908 2 жыл бұрын

I use (with caution) Papago and I prefer it over Google translate but I think it’s very important to know the basics of Korean first. I use it to find out the Korean vocabulary I don’t know yet and also to help with pronunciation. I have had some hilarious mistakes too. One drawback is it often has only v.casual or honorific options when the ‘casual’ polite form would be best.

@UkOutreach 2 жыл бұрын

Papago is brilliant for learning Korean. I use it to practice my pronunciation and to compare how well it compares to the book translation. There are options to play it back multiple times and it enables me to examine my mistakes forensically so that I can practice until I get them right.

@Xia-hu 2 жыл бұрын

but the thing is it might not always be right...

@UkOutreach 2 жыл бұрын

It’s taking dictation in its home language (Korean) not translating from one language to another, so it won’t usually be wrong. If it is wrong then it is more than likely because I have made a mistake in my pronunciation and that is the reason why I am using it!

@nathalykim1263 2 жыл бұрын

papago is really good only when you already have a good grasp of korean, at least, so that you are able to identify if they gave you the right translation or not cuz with the korean structures and grammars, it will often translate a literal word in english, into not a literal translation of that word to korean, so it adds 이다 after simple nouns, for example, even if you didn't type any verbs in english i use it a lot but i always write the specific word i want to know into a sentence, cuz that kind of assures me that they will go with the specific approach that i wanted, i think that's the best possible way to use it when studying, in terms of effectiveness

@Nerdfighter958 2 жыл бұрын

I use Papago to translate from Korean to English a lot! I like how (in the web version at least) it gives a breakdown of the different words in the sentence. I really only use it the other way (Eng-Kor) when I want to check that a sentence I've written is correct (before sending it to my Korean friend 😂)

@nathanhipple1555 2 жыл бұрын

"Worked better than I thought" has been my experience with Papago, too. Back when I lived in Mexico, I had a flip phone, so these translator apps flipping amaze me. It'd be interesting how you would program a Korean-to-English translator, considering what you and Kenny experienced here. I am grateful for new intro-level Billy content. That's my jam! My goal is to be an ESL teachers who learned as much Korean as possible beforehand. Have a convo, order some food. Mmmm food.

@English_Marathoner 2 жыл бұрын

80%는 신뢰해도 될 것 같아요 ^^ 저는 아주 가끔, 영어 일기 쓰고 파파고로 확인해 볼 때도 있어요.

@wilsongt9870 2 жыл бұрын

Conclusion is, study Korean well if you do not want your taxi driver to take you to another continent.

@blueflowerfilms5933 2 жыл бұрын

안녕하세요 Billy! I love your channel. I just wanted to recommend something as a videographer. The saturation in this video is a bit hard on the eyes. Perhaps in editing you could desaturate a bit? Or actually in the GoPro settings you could set your picture profile to flat that way the colors are not as harsh. Just a suggestion. Me and my 5yr old enjoy your videos☺️

@GoBillyKorean 2 жыл бұрын

I'd love more advice from actual videographers. In this case, the actual restaurant's walls and tables are all yellow, and I had the white balance set to 5600 during filming with my 4:2:0 camera (G85). There wasn't much correcting I could do after it was recorded this way. Next time I'll set the white balance correctly before recording. Or even better, I'd like to upgrade to a camera that can shoot RAW someday, if the GH6 can do that :)

@ZomBeadsCL 2 жыл бұрын

@@GoBillyKorean RAW would be the preferable option to play with colors in post, though much more heavy on the processing for the PC... but doesnt the G85 have a raw/flat-like picture profile that you can use to color correct/grade? because at least, seeing its release date, it's right there with other DSLR cameras that do have a PP like that And also, WB doesnt have much to do with color saturation itself but with how colors are represented as in regards to what the camera think is actual white [hence the more blue-ish/orange-ish colors]. and what colors the picture is tinted with [green/purple]

@suzieuda 2 жыл бұрын

I am a big fan of Papago translator app and I have a tip to avoid unnatural translations. To avoid mistakes or misunderstandings, I double translate what I want to say in Korean into another language. For example, I understand Malay and a bit of Indonesian, so I will translate the Korean sentence that Papago gave into Malay or Indonesian, just to make sure the context is the same. Of course this works for those who are at least bilingual. So if you known English and Mandarin, translate the Korean sentence back into these languages on Papago. It helps a lot. If you're still not sure - tell the person that you used Papago translator to communicate with them. They will understand hahaha.

@eunae-elizabeth1324 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! I will use this with my friend. He speaks very little English, so our conversation is limited over the phone/video. Thanks again!

@nicoleraheem1195 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't know about this app, so thanks for the upload.💕

@stargirl7646 2 жыл бұрын

I was at a car mechanic here in Korea and was trying to use Papago to ask if they’d fixed my transmission. They looked at me in confusion and later I realized it had translated “did you fix the signal?” Not THAT kind of transmission! 🤣

@jessicamaganinho238 Жыл бұрын

How can I change the language in the app? I tried to download the app multiple times and can't figured it out because it comes in korean. It doesn't show the setting to change to english ...

@brananrodgers189 2 жыл бұрын

I use papago when I don't know a Korean word in public. It helps out alot because you can snap a picture of the words and it translates it. Helped out a ton when I was working in Korea. Like others said it's helped with vocabulary if I forget. The honorific translations need work though.

@Lorena_ 2 жыл бұрын

Can someone help me please? :( My Papago App works perfectly on my phone, but when I try to open it on my computer or on another phone my history and my favorites aren’t there! They are normally saved on my phone with my naver account… I don’t know what’s wrong Why can’t I access it with another device? How can I fix it?

@royandjacqueline1294 Жыл бұрын

Only just today using Google Translate, I've found out that the horrible robotic Welshman has been replaced by a lovely human Welsh lady. Absolutely brilliant fantastic ✝️

@Xia-hu 2 жыл бұрын

and just imagine there is a couple on TLC channel who try to communicate their whole relationship with papago........................... they have a lot of misunderstandings because of wrong translation

@cac0phoniie723 2 жыл бұрын

Papago sometimes makes hilarious mistakes though.... Its mixes up words

@thepenelopejones 7 ай бұрын

Surely - if an obvious "furrinor" is clutching in the their sweaty paw a cellphone which spouts the occassional non-honorific sentance, there is no need to feel insulted ~ at *least* the visitor is making an effort to communicate! If I was swatted for every mispronounced Spanish, French, German, Dutch, Zulu sentance personally spoken, I'd never open my mouth or travel freely! I go with giving a *gold star⭐for effort* to anyone TRYING to communicate in a language which is not their native tongue ~ Papago gets my thumbs up!😁

@GoBillyKorean 7 ай бұрын

Most Koreans would be understanding as well, but depending on the conversation and the situation it could still come across as rude. But for basic things like asking directions to a stranger or when you really need help, I can't imagine someone getting upset.

@thepenelopejones 7 ай бұрын

Well said 👍and I'll be finding out in March just how helpful and polite Papa is for me 😂😈😇 ~ Thanx Billy/Kenny this was educationally hilarious @@GoBillyKorean

@thealbinogamer 9 ай бұрын

I’ve heard DeepL is a pretty good translator Could you revisit this challenge using this translator

@n-world99 2 жыл бұрын

hello guys do you know app can i talk to koryan with it?plz recomondation.

@cherrymiese 2 жыл бұрын

Hellotalk

@jk_jnbts8708 2 жыл бұрын

I always like to use Papago.... Thank you...🙂💜 감사합니다

@samirsolomons6027 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Billy I have a question. I live in a country that doesn't have alot of koreans so what translator app is the best to use if you want to know a specific word or sentence?

@GoBillyKorean 2 жыл бұрын

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@bjmurphy34 Жыл бұрын

If you learn some Korean grammar, then you can fix the politeness levels by yourself. Overall, I think Pagago is very helpful.

@Dd-hp6dp 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a Azuma in Korea. Thank you for the video

@ahidahid 2 жыл бұрын

I've been using Papago for a while but only its writing function & it has a honorific toggle. I just know that the conversation feature is only in banmal. lol

@GoBillyKorean 2 жыл бұрын

There is a button to make it more polite, but it's not quite accurate either.

@snowbie. 2 жыл бұрын

Billy likes to play in the water :)

@nesdieRodriguez-il4id 2 ай бұрын

What name apps?

@GoBillyKorean 2 ай бұрын

"Papago."

@ginoreniedo3793 2 жыл бұрын

Kenny has a great taste in movie I see, Interstellar was a masterpiece and one of my top 5 movies too.

@mechanikalbull5626 2 жыл бұрын

🤡😂🤣

@tkjeonrafaelxian9597 2 жыл бұрын

Is papago translator accurate? Can someone answer me

@GoBillyKorean 2 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fd9-e9OH1NvQoIk.html

@tkjeonrafaelxian9597 2 жыл бұрын

Hi billy I'm am your new student ... I am in lesson 19 already.. Begginer learn korean.. I learn so much from you .. and I want to learn more.. I know how yo read and write already.. the only problem I didn't know yet the meaning of the words I read.. and how to make a sentence.. I will continue to watch your lessons.. thank you for everything billy

@Br4vado 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a discord community for learning I have a question to why something is pronounced the way it is, even though the characters aren't there to be pronounced that way I don't like the cold 나도 주운기 싫어해 In 싫어해 It has a to or do Or maybe ta or da sound but I don't see why I'm also a beginner please no hate lol

@GoBillyKorean 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, there's a link to my Discord server on my channel page :)

@Br4vado 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@aruwaTV 2 жыл бұрын

아니저두 파파고 써고있는데여 반말루 되면 (높인말)을 누르면 높인말루 될거같은데여

@GoBillyKorean 2 жыл бұрын

The "Honorific" feature does not work properly. It often gives wrong results.

@hyunjinki1995 2 жыл бұрын

But I think Papago is way to decent Korean English translator compare to Gtranslator

@lkisnothere 2 жыл бұрын

It would be interesting to try this using korean slang, especially since koreans like to abreviate everthing when they speak in slang. I wonder how they would translate it

@leewseea 2 жыл бұрын

papago would probably have a stroke translating slangs

@user-lr9ke3nz2r 2 жыл бұрын

진심으로 얘기하면,파파고 와 구글번역,돌 다 잘하네 않거같아요.저 이둘이 많아 쓰고,그래서 파파고가 구글보다 되게 편하네요.빌리씨,당신 제발 이런 영상들이 더 올라주세요..ㅋ.ㅋ.ㅋ.근데 저 한국인 않이지만,영어로 한국으로 번역할때,아주 이상하는 번역들이 나오고.이게 닥 사실이네요.ㅋㅋㅋ

@바보Queen 2 жыл бұрын

meh i wouldn't think too much about the casual speech.. they'll understand that ur a foreigner, plus a robot is speaking

@lelethsia856 2 жыл бұрын

그앱 존댓말 있는데여

@GoBillyKorean 2 жыл бұрын

It doesn't work properly either. It changes some verb endings, but not all of the actual words it uses.

@hyunjinki1995 2 жыл бұрын

Why don’t ya try translate a text tho

@GoBillyKorean 2 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fd9-e9OH1NvQoIk.html

@nicoleraheem1195 2 жыл бұрын

Me: Understands English 0:37 Also me: Understood this ENTIRE sentence without looking at the translation Me afterwards: 😳😱✍️✍️✍️🧐📙📙📔📘📕📗📕📋✏️🖌️ Studies harder

@Meowmeowingz Жыл бұрын

Papago is so bad I can’t even. Often get sentences in English that make no sense.

@milan.s2681 2 жыл бұрын

You can t blame papago because this impolite thing if your language don t have polite and impolite ending :D

@mial.4328 2 жыл бұрын

But still the polite one is the better version. You should always learn the polite expressions first. But what irritates me is that sometimes it uses impolite and sometimes polite. This can be confusing to new learners.