-(으)ㄹ걸 (그랬다)

should have

TOPIK 4

Expresses regret: 'I should have ~ (but didn't)'.

Examples

  • 우산을 가져올걸 그랬다.

    I should have brought an umbrella.

  • 그 영화를 극장에서 볼걸 그랬어.

    I should have watched that movie in the cinema.

  • 아침을 먹을걸 그랬는데.

    I should have eaten breakfast.

  • 택시를 탈걸 그랬다.

    I should have taken a taxi.

  • 더 일찍 잠을 잘걸 그랬어.

    I should have gone to sleep earlier.

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