3 · 40 words

Linking sentences

Words that open a sentence and tie it to the one before.

Inside one sentence, Korean links clauses with endings on the verb. Between two sentences it uses words like these, and many of them are built from 그, "that": 그러자, "and at that", 그래야, "only if you do that", 그런데도, "even so". Several tell you what kind of event follows: 그러자 and 그러더니 report something you saw happen, 그랬더니 something that followed what you did yourself. Some are spoken (그나저나, 그래 가지고), others belong in writing (그러므로, 따라서).

The words

Adverb (7)

마지막으로lastly; finallyAdverb3

마지막으로 하고 싶은 말이 있어요?Lastly, is there anything you would like to say?

첫째로firstly; first of allAdverb3

첫째로, 이 집은 역에서 가까워요.Firstly, this flat is close to the station.

Counted with native numbers: 첫째로, 둘째로, 셋째로.

둘째로secondlyAdverb3

둘째로, 월세가 다른 집보다 싸요.Secondly, the rent is cheaper than elsewhere.

결과적으로as a result; in the endAdverb3

계획을 바꿨어요. 결과적으로 돈을 많이 아꼈어요.We changed the plan. As a result, we saved a lot of money.

결론적으로in conclusion; to sum upAdverb3

결론적으로 이 계획은 다시 생각해 봐야 해요.In conclusion, we need to rethink this plan.

한마디로in a word; in shortAdverb3

한마디로 그 영화는 최고였어요.In a word, that film was the best.

그나마at least; even thatAdverb3

비가 많이 왔어요. 그나마 우산이 있어서 다행이었어요.It rained a lot. At least I had an umbrella.

The one small good thing in a bad situation.

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