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Usages of son
나는 밥을 먹기 전에 손을 씻어.naneun babeul meokgi jeone soneul ssiseo.
I wash my hands before eating a meal.
나는 숙제를 하기 전에 손을 씻어.naneun sukjereul hagi jeone soneul ssiseo.
I wash my hands before doing my homework.
물로 손을 씻어요.mullo soneul ssiseoyo.
I wash my hands with water.
집에 가기 전에 꼭 손을 씻어야 해요.jibe gagi jeone kkok soneul ssiseoya haeyo.
Be sure to wash your hands before going home.
발표 전에 손이 떨려요.balpyo jeone soni tteollyeoyo.
My hands shake before a presentation.
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