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Decoded Slug: ~했더니 [haetdeoni] (After doing something, result)
Korean Grammar Point
~했더니 [haetdeoni] (After doing something, result)
~했더니 [haetdeoni] (After doing something, result)
Short explanation:
This form is used when an action is followed by an unexpected result or a change.
Formation:
Verb in past tense + 더니
Examples:
저는 오랜만에 친구를 만났더니 친구가 많이 변했어요.
Jeoneun oraenmane chingureul mannatdeoni chinguga mani byeonhaess-eoyo.
I met my friend after a long time, and he had changed a lot.
집에 왔더니 청소를 다 해놨어요.
Jib-e watdeoni cheongsoleul da hae nwass-eoyo.
When I came home, the house was already cleaned.
실시간 업데이트 확인을 했더니 큰 변화가 있었어요.
Silsigan eobde-iteu hwag-in-eul haetdeoni keun byeonhwaga iss-eoss-eoyo.
After I checked the real-time updates, there was a big change.
전화를 끊었더니 실수로 잘못 연결된 거예요.
Jeonhwaleul kkeunh-eossdeoni silsulo jalmoth yeongyeoldoengeoyeyo.
After I hung up the phone, it turned out that I had mistakenly connected.
Long explanation:
The '~했더니 [haetdeoni]' form is used in Korean grammar to express a situation where an action is followed by an unexpected outcome or a significant change. It is usually used when the speaker carries out an action and something contrary to expectations happens as a result. It features a cause and effect relationship with the surprising outcome following the action performed.