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-(으)ㄴ/는걸요

Intermediate · TOPIK IIExpressionForms: -는걸요 · -ㄴ걸요 · -은걸요

(informal addressee-raising) An expression used when the speaker says a newly learned fact with admiration.

Meaning

  1. 1

    (informal addressee-raising) An expression used when the speaker says a newly learned fact with admiration.

    (두루높임으로) 말하는 사람이 새롭게 알게 된 사실을 감탄하듯이 말함을 나타내는 표현.

  2. 2

    (informal addressee-raising) An expression used when explaining one's thought or argument, or giving a reason for it.

    (두루높임으로) 자신의 생각이나 주장을 설명하듯 말하거나 그 근거를 댈 때 쓰는 표현.

Example sentences

  • Do you have an umbrella? It's raining outside, you know.

  • This shirt looks like it'll fit Minjun well.

  • Don't rush too much. Looking at the clock, there are still 30 minutes left.

  • Minjun, what is Jisu doing in her room that she won't even come out when Mom's home?

    Mom, Jisu isn't in her room.

  • Honey, where did you put away my work documents?

    I didn't put them away. They're right here where they were.

  • Are you leaving after finishing all your work?

    Sir, we decided to finish that work by tomorrow, remember.