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11:11

태연 (TAEYEON)

Korean lesson from this song

Key words

시간

time (a measurable period)

Common noun used to talk about time in general or specific moments.

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웃던

to laugh; 웃던 is the attributive form (past continuous) meaning 'was laughing' or 'smiling'

Used here to describe a past continuous action modifying '그 시간' (that time).

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떠나가고

to leave; 떠나가고 is the connective form 'leaving and...'

Conveys an action connected with another action; '-고' links verbs in sequence or simultaneous actions.

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Expression and grammar

듯이 · (으)ㄴ/는/ㄹ + 듯이

The pattern '(으)ㄴ/는/ㄹ 듯이' is used to express similarity or metaphor, meaning 'like' or 'as if'. It attaches to verbs/adjectives to form adverbial phrases comparing one action or state to another. It is polite and neutral in register.

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Practice examples written for this lesson

  1. 지금 이 순간을 소중히 생각해요.

    I cherish this moment now.

  2. 친구와 웃으며 이야기를 나눠요.

    I talk while laughing with my friend.

  3. 비가 와도 학교에 가요.

    I go to school even if it rains.

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What does the grammar pattern '(으)ㄴ/는/ㄹ 듯이' express in Korean?

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It expresses similarity or metaphor, meaning 'like' or 'as if', comparing one action or state to another.

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Song Information

Artist
태연 (TAEYEON)
Song
11:11
Language
English

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