-고 나다

Meaning

1. 1

   An expression used to indicate that the act denoted in the preceding statement has finished.

   앞에 오는 말이 나타내는 행동이 끝났음을 나타내는 표현.

Example sentences

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• 봄이라 그런지 밥만 먹고 나면 잠이 쏟아졌다.

  Maybe because it was spring, I got terribly sleepy every time I finished eating.

• 세 시간 정도 설거지에 주방 청소까지 하고 나니 무척 힘들었다.

  After spending about three hours washing dishes and even cleaning the kitchen, I was exhausted.

• 어려운 일을 극복하고 나면 정신적으로 성숙하게 된다.

  After overcoming hardships, you mature mentally.

• 숙제는 다 하고 나서 놀아라.

  Finish all your homework and then play.

  벌써 다 했어요! 저 놀다 올게요!

  I already finished! I'm going out to play!