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Usages of jilmun
선생님이 질문을 듣고 자세히 대답해 주셨어요.seonsaengnimi jilmuneul deutgo jasehi daedaphae jusyeosseoyo.
The teacher heard my question and answered in detail.
학생들이 질문을 해요.haksaengdeuri jilmuneul haeyo.
Students ask questions.
수업 중에 질문을 해도 돼요?sueop junge jilmuneul haedo dwaeyo?
Can I ask a question during class?
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