V + (으)ㄴ 후(에)
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Verb + (으)ㄴ 후에 : This pattern is used to describe what happens after a particular action. 후 means "after" and the pattern in general means "after ~."
Conjugation Rule
| Pattern | Case | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule 1: | V + ㄴ 후에 | If there is no 받침 or if the adjective/verb stem has ㄹ as a 받침 | 가다 → 간 후에 |
| Rule 2: | V + 은 후에 | If there is a 받침 at the end of the adjective/verb stem | 먹다 → 먹은 후에 |
Sentence Examples
| Korean | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 저녁 먹은 후에 숙제해. | Do your homework after having dinner. | imperative sentence |
| 계획을 세운 후에 실천에 옮기세요. | After you've made the plans, put them into practice. | polite imperative sentence |
| 숙제 끝낸 후에 축구하러 갈래? | Do you want to play soccer after finishing the homework? | low form |
| 사고를 당한 후에 의식을 잃었어요. | I was unconscious after an accident | polite informal form |
| 충분히 생각한 후에 결정을 했습니다. | I decided after full consideration | formal form |
| 저는 퇴근한 후에 자주 맥주를 마셔요. | I often drink beer after work. | polite informal form |
| 난 보통 운동한 후에 물을 마셔. | I usually drink some water after exercising | low form |
| 이메일을 보낸 후에 전화할게요. | I'll call you after e-mailing you. | polite informal form |
| 비온 후에 땅이 굳는다. | After a storm comes a calm | proverb |
| 죽은 후에 의사 부른다. | After death, call the doctor. | proverb |
Exceptions
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Pronunciation
- Special pronunciation rule?
See Also
