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Decoded Slug: ~기 전에 [gi jeone] (Before)
Korean Grammar Point
~기 전에 [gi jeone] (Before)
~기 전에 [gi jeone] (Before)
Short explanation:
'~기 전에' is used to express 'before doing something'.
Formation:
Verb in infinitive form + 기 전에
Examples:
여행을 가기 전에 짐을 싸야 돼요.
Yeohaeng-eul gagi jeone jim-eul ssaya dwaeyo.
You need to pack your luggage before going on a trip.
미팅 시작하기 전에 발표 준비를 마쳤어요.
Miting shijakagi jeone balpyo junbireul machyeosseoyo.
I finished preparing my presentation before the meeting started.
저는 항상 운동을 하기 전에 스트레칭을 합니다.
Jeoneun hangsang undong-eul hagi jeone seuteleching-eul habnida.
I always stretch before doing exercise.
시험 보기 전에 충분히 공부했어요.
Siheom bogi jeone chungbunhi gongbuhaesseoyo.
I studied enough before taking the exam.
Long explanation:
'~기 전에 [gi jeone]' is a Korean grammar pattern used to indicate an action that occurs before another action. It denotes the meaning of 'before' as in 'before doing something'. This grammar is usually formed by adding '기 전에' after a verb in its infinitive form. It's common to see this pattern in sentences where the speaker wants to express a certain action that takes place prior to another action.