-고 나니(까)

after doing (and realized)

TOPIK 3

After finishing something, a realization follows: 'after ~ing, I found ~'.

Examples

밥을 먹고 나니까 배가 불렀어요.

After eating, I realized I was full.
졸업하고 나니 학교가 그리워요.

After graduating, I realized I miss school.
그 영화를 보고 나니까 눈물이 났어요.

After watching that movie, I found myself in tears.
운동을 하고 나니 몸이 훨씬 가벼워요.

After working out, I feel much lighter.
말하고 나니까 후회가 됐어요.

After saying it, I realized I regretted it.

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