V + 다 보니까
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Description
Verb + 다 보니(까) : Description
"If one tries doing something or does something over time, then one discovers..." [In other words, the second clause is a discovery as a result of the action in the first clause.]
Notes
- The action verb in the first clause is continuous or repeated over time. As opposed to V + 고 보니(까) which carries the same meaning but the action verb has been completed.
Pronunciation
- Special pronunciation rule?
Conjugation Rule
| Pattern | Case | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule 1: | Verb + 다 보니까 | If there is no 받침 or if the adjective/verb stem has ㄹ as a 받침 | |
| Rule 2: | Verb + 다 보니까 | If there is a 받침 at the end of the adjective/verb stem |
Sentence Examples
| Korean | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 이야기를 하다 부니까 벌써 취침 시간이네요. | Because we have been talking (for a while, we suddenly realize) it is already bed time. | |
See Also
- Related topic or grammar
