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Decoded Slug: ~(으)다가 [(eu)daga] (And then, but)
Korean Grammar Point
~(으)다가 [(eu)daga] (And then, but)
~(으)다가 [(eu)daga] (And then, but)
Short explanation:
Expresses a sequence of actions or represents a contrast in situations.
Formation:
Verb stem + 다가 / Verb stem + 으다가 (If the verb stem ends in a consonant)
Examples:
나는 책을 읽다가 잠이 들어버렸어요, 그래서 마지막 부분을 읽지 못했어요.
Naneun chaegeul ilgdaga jami deureobeoryeosseoyo, geuraeseo majimak bubuneul ilgji mothae:aess-eoyo.
I was reading a book and then fell asleep, so I wasn't able to read the last part.
우리는 영화를 보다가 갑자기 전기가 나가서 끝부분을 볼 수 없었어요.
Urineun yeonghwareul bodaga gapjagi jeongiga nagaseo kkeutbubuneul bol su eobseosseoyo.
We were watching a movie but suddenly the power went out so we couldn't see the end.
그는 말하다가 갑자기 웃음을 터뜨려서 모두를 놀라게 했어요.
Geuneun malhadaga gapjagi useumeul teotteureoseo modureul nollage haess-eoyo.
He was talking and then burst out laughing, surprising everyone.
난 집에 가다가 친구와 우연히 만나서 함께 저녁을 먹었어요.
Nan jibe gadaga chinguwa uyeonhi mannaseo hamkke jeonyeogeul meogeoss-eoyo.
I was on my way home and then met a friend by chance and had dinner together.
Long explanation:
'~(으)다가 [(eu)daga]' is a commonly used Korean grammar point that represents sequencing of actions or contrasting situations. When used in sentences, it means 'and then' or 'but' in English and signifies first one action followed by another. Also, it can be used to indicate a shift or change from the initial situation or status.