Korean word

그리고

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeurigo

Meaning

  • adverband then

Example

그리고 다시 연락할게.keu ri go ta si yeol la kal kke

And then I'll contact you again.

Illustration for 그리고 (and then)

More examples

먼저 밥 먹고 그리고 나서 숙제할게.meon jeo pap meok kko keu ri go na seo suk jje hal kke

First I'll eat, and then I'll do my homework.

Core concept

A small link that adds the next thought or action to what was just said.

Common phrases

  • 그리고 나서keu ri go na seo

    and then

  • 그리고 바로keu ri go pa ro

    and right away

Similar words

또tto: Adds one more thing of the same kind to what is already mentioned.
그리고 나서keurigo naseo: Shows that one action happens after another action ends.
게다가kedaga: Adds an extra fact or reason that makes the earlier point stronger.

Definition in Korean

이전 문장이나 말과 내용을 이어 주고, 다음으로 말할 내용을 붙일 때 쓰는 부사.i jeon mun jang i na mal gwa nae yong eul i eo chu go ta eu meu ro mal hal nae yong eul pu chil ttae sseu neun pu sa

Word origin

The exact earlier formation is uncertain, but its long history as a Korean connective makes it useful to remember as a bridge to the next thought.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may need several natural choices for it because the context can show a next step, an added point, or a continuing thought.

Other meanings

  • andadverb
  • alsoadverb

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