아/어 + 서
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Adjective/Verb + 아 / 어 /여 + 서 : This pattern has three typical usages.
- To show one clause is the reason for the second clause. In English, it is typically translated to so or because.
- This pattern must
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- This pattern can also be used as a polite ending.
- Also can be used to mean "and." (add later on seperate page)
- Cannot be used with the past tense.
Conjugation Rule
For Conjugation rules, see the basic conjugation for 아/어/여. Some basic examples:
- 가다 → 가서
- 오다 → 와서
- 먹다 → 먹어서
- 가르치다 → 가르쳐서
- 모르다 → 몰라서 (irregular 르 verb)
- 듣다→ 들어서 (irregular ㄷ verb)
Sentence Examples
| Korean | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 오늘 하루 종일 수업이 있어서 정말 피곤해요. | Today I had class all day, so I'm really tired. | Polite informal ending |
| 내 여자 친구가 요즘 바빠서 못 만났어. | My girlfriend has been busy lately, so I haven't been able to meet her. | Low form (반말) |
| 배고 파요?" "아니요. 아까 저녁을 먹어서 배가 안 고파요. |
Are you hungry?" "No, I just ate, so I'm not hungry." |
Polite informal ending |
| 너무 슬퍼서 울었어. | I was so sad, so I cried. | Low form (반말) |
| 졸려서 자러 갈거예요. | I'm sleepy, so I'm going to bed. | Polite informal ending |
| 아파서 누워있어. | I'm sick, so I'm in the bed. | Low form (반말) |
| 그 여자가 너무 예뻐서 폰번호를 물어봤어. | She was gorgeous, so I asked for her number. | Low form (반말) |
| 그 컴퓨터는 너무 비싸서 못샀습니다. | The computer was too expensive, so I couldn't buy it. | Polite formal ending |
| 어제 밤에 술을 너무 많이 마셔서 필름이 끊겼어. | I drank too much last night, so i blacked out. | Low form (반말) |
| 그분이 자리에 안계셔서 메시지를 남겼습니다. | He was not in there, so I left a message | Polite form |
Pronunciation
- Special pronunciation rule?
See Also
- Related topic or grammar
