-던
used to (past continuous modifier)
TOPIK 3A modifier recalling a past habitual or unfinished action: 'that used to ~'.
Examples from real articles
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10년 동안 계모임을 운영하던 그녀는 지난해 만기가 되자 태도가 완전히 달라졌습니다.
She, who had been running the gye (savings club) for 10 years, completely changed her attitude when it matured last year.
Hairdresser Swindles Elderly Neighbors → -
중학생이던 A군은 40대 여성을 오토바이로 납치해 성폭행하고 현금과 피해자의 휴대전화를 빼앗는 등 범행을 저질렀다.
A, who was then a middle school student, committed crimes including kidnapping a woman in her 40s by motorcycle, sexually assaulting her, and stealing her cash and mobile phone.
Disturbing Case of Premeditated Assault and Robbery → -
이 여객기는 쿠알라룸푸르에서 베이징으로 향하던 중 말레이반도 상공에서 레이더에서 사라졌다.
This passenger plane disappeared from radar over the Malay Peninsula while it was heading from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing.
The Enduring Mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 → -
서울 마포구 대흥역 인근 식당에서 함께 술을 마시던 지인 흉기로 살해한 30대 남성이 경찰에 붙잡혔습니다.
A man in his 30s who killed an acquaintance with a weapon while they were drinking together at a restaurant near Daeheung Station in Mapo-gu, Seoul, was caught by police.
Deadly Encounter at Local Restaurant →
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Articles that use -던 in context — open one to read it in full.
- Society Intermediate Hairdresser Swindles Elderly Neighbors
- Society Intermediate Disturbing Case of Premeditated Assault and Robbery
- World Intermediate The Enduring Mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370
- Society Intermediate Deadly Encounter at Local Restaurant