-고 나서

after doing

TOPIK 3

Marks a clear sequence: 'after ~ing, (then) ~'.

Examples

밥을 먹고 나서 산책했어요.

After eating, I went for a walk.
숙제를 다 하고 나서 게임을 했어요.

After finishing all my homework, I played games.
샤워하고 나서 바로 잤어요.

After showering, I went straight to sleep.
영화를 보고 나서 친구랑 얘기했어요.

After watching the movie, I talked with my friend.
한국어를 배우고 나서 한국에 가고 싶어요.

After learning Korean, I want to go to Korea.

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