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-(으)ㄴ데/는데

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A connective ending used to talk in advance about a situation to follow.

Meaning

  1. 1

    A connective ending used to talk in advance about a situation to follow.

    뒤의 말을 하기 위하여 그 대상과 관련이 있는 상황을 미리 말함을 나타내는 연결 어미.

  2. 2

    (informal addressee-lowering) A sentence-final ending used to admire something while anticipating the listener's response.

    (두루낮춤으로) 듣는 사람의 반응을 기대하며 어떤 일에 대해 감탄함을 나타내는 종결 어미.

  3. 3

    A sentence-final ending used to ask the listener while anticipating his/her answer.

    일정한 대답을 요구하며 물어보는 뜻을 나타내는 종결 어미.

Example sentences

  • The tea is hot, but it cools quickly, so it should be fine to drink.

  • We're a bit peckish, so shall we eat something light?

  • This outfit is pretty, but it's thin, so I should wear it when the weather is warm.

  • How about traveling here when summer vacation comes?

    This place is good for traveling, but it's more beautiful in winter than in summer.

  • This work is really excellent.

  • Your father is really cool.