(으)ㄹ 걸 (그랬다)
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Description
V+(으)ㄹ 걸 (그랬다) : is used to express regret.
Notes
- 그랬다 in this grammar is optional.
- This should not be confused for the grammar pattern A/V + (으)ㄹ걸요.
Pronunciation
- Special pronunciation rule?
Conjugation Rule
| Pattern | Case | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule 1: | V + ㄹ 걸 (그랬다) | If there is no 받침 or if the adjective/verb stem has ㄹ as a 받침 | |
| Rule 2: | V + 을 걸 (그랬다) | If there is a 받침 at the end of the adjective/verb stem |
Sentence Examples
| Korean | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 공부를 더 열심히 할 걸. | I should have studied more. | |
| 나도 생일파티에 갈 걸 그랬다. | If only I went to the party. | |
| 아, 배고파. 아침을 먹을 걸. | Aw, I'm hungry. I should have eaten breakfast. | |
| 그 여자한테 전화번호를 물어볼 걸 그랬다. | I wish I asked her phone number. | |
| 영희한테 좋아한다고 고백할 걸. | I should have confessed to Young-hee that I like him. | |
| 어제 일찍 잘 걸 그랬어. | If only I slept earlier yesterday. | |
| 미안해. 너한테 미리 말을 할 걸. | Sorry. I should have told you before. | |
| 전화를 받지 말 걸 그랬어. | I should have not taken the call. | |
| 학교에 안 올 걸. | I wish I did not come to school. | |
| 그 영화 재밌어? 나도 같이 볼 걸 그랬다 | Is the movie good? I wish I watched it with you, too. |
