-다가

while / in the middle (switching)

TOPIK 3

Marks switching from one action to another mid-course: 'while / and then'.

Examples from real articles

  • 미국의 한 고위 정치인은 이 화물선이 혼자 행동하다가 문제를 겪었다고 주장했습니다.

    A senior American politician claimed that this cargo ship acted alone and ran into trouble.

    International Tensions and Maritime Security News →

  • 중국산 로봇청소기를 사용하다가 A/S 문제로 결국 삼성이나 LG로 돌아온 소비자들이 많다.

    There are many consumers who were using Chinese robot vacuums but eventually switched back to Samsung or LG due to after-sales service issues.

    Why Koreans Returned to Samsung and LG Appliances →

  • 경찰에 따르면, 이 도로 위 차들이 모두 서행하고 있는 상황에서 두 운전자가 추월 문제로 말다툼을 벌이다가 총격이 벌어졌습니다.

    According to police, in a situation where all the cars on the road were moving slowly, the two drivers got into an argument over a passing issue, and then a shooting occurred.

    Tragic Shooting Incident Leaves Child Victim →

  • 임 전 사단장은 지난달 11일 순직해병 특검 사무실 앞에서 특검팀과의 면담을 시도하다가 출입이 막혔으며, 이 과정에서 "특검 측에도 이같은 사실을 확인해줬다"고 밝혔다.

    Former Division Commander Lim attempted to have a meeting with the special investigation team in front of the special prosecutor's office on the 11th of last month but was blocked from entering, and in this process he stated that 'he had also confirmed this fact to the special prosecution side.'

    Disputed Dinner Meeting Allegations Involving Former Military Leader →

  • 일부 기업은 3년이 지나도록 절충 교역을 이행하지 않다가 뒤늦게 완료하기도 했다.

    Some companies failed to fulfill the offset trade for over three years and then completed it belatedly.

    Challenges in Offset Trade Practices in Defense Industry →

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Related grammar · TOPIK 3

-(으)ㄴ 채(로) -(으)ㄴ/는/(으)ㄹ지 -(으)ㄹ 만하다 -(으)ㄹ 뿐이다