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Decoded Slug: ~이미 [imi] (Already)
Korean Grammar Point
~이미 [imi] (Already)
~이미 [imi] (Already)
Short explanation:
Used to express that an action has already been completed.
Formation:
Verb/past tense + 이미
Examples:
저는 이미 한국어 공부를 시작했어요, 조금 늦었지만 열심히 하기로 결정했어요.
Jeoneun imi hangugeo gongbureul sijakhaesseoyo, jogeum neujjiman yeolsimhi hagiro gyeoljeonghaesseoyo.
I have already started studying Korean, although I am a bit late, I decided to work hard.
우리는 이미 바다에 도착했어요, 더 이상 기다릴 필요가 없어요.
Urineun imi badae dochakhaesseoyo, deo isang gidaril pillyoga eopseoyo.
We have already arrived at the sea, there is no need to wait anymore.
아이들은 이미 저녁을 먹었어요, 그래서 지금은 배가 불러요.
Aideuleun imi jeonyeogeul meogeosseoyo, geuraeseo jigeumeun baega bulleoyo.
The children have already eaten dinner, so they are full now.
그 영화는 이미 봤어요, 그래서 다른 걸 찾아봐야 할 것 같아요.
Geu yeonghwaneun imi bwasseoyo, geuraeseo dareun geol chajabwaya hal geot gatayo.
I have already seen that movie, so I think I need to look for something else.
Long explanation:
'~이미 [imi]' is a particle used in Korean to denote that an action or event has already taken place. It is used similarly to the English adverb 'already'. It can be used in both positive and negative contexts to signify that an action desired or expected did or did not happen, and is usually used with past tense verbs to stress the fact that the action is complete.