Korean word

이어서

Pronunciation

Romanizationieoseo

Meaning

  • adverbnext

Example

회의가 끝나자 이어서 발표가 시작했다.hoe ui ga kkeun na ja i eo seo pal pyo ga si ja kaet tta

When the meeting ended, the presentation began right afterward.

Illustration for 이어서 (next)

More examples

소개가 끝나고 이어서 질문 시간이 있었다.so gae ga kkeun na go i eo seo chil mun si ga ni i sseot tta

After the introduction ended, there was a question period right afterward.

Core concept

One event finishes and the next event follows immediately along the same sequence.

Common phrases

  • 이어서 발표하다i eo seo pal pyo ha da

    present next

  • 이어서 진행하다i eo seo chin haeng ha da

    continue right afterward

  • 이어서 소개하다i eo seo so gae ha da

    introduce next

Similar words

계속kyesok: An activity or condition keeps going without interruption.
바로paro: An action takes place at once, with no delay.
그다음에keudaeume: A later event or action comes next in the order.
곧kot: Something will happen soon, before much time passes.

Definition in Korean

앞의 일이나 말에 바로 이어서 다음 일이 일어남을 나타내는 부사a pui i ri na ma re pa ro i eo seo ta eum i ri i reo na meul na ta nae neun pu sa

Word origin

It developed from a Korean verb meaning to connect plus a connective ending that carries the linked action forward.

Usage tips

  • It marks a smooth handoff between events, so it fits schedules and narration when one stage begins right after another.

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