Usages of boda
점심 시간에 이메일을 봐요.jeomsim sigane imeireul bwayo.
I check my email at lunchtime.
집에 와서 상처를 다시 보고 소독했어.jibe waseo sangcheoreul dasi bogo sodokhaesseo.
I came home, checked the wound again, and disinfected it.
계약이 끝나기 전에 월급이 정확하게 들어왔는지 봐야 해.gyeyagi kkeutnagi jeone wolgeubi jeonghwakhage deureowassneunji bwaya hae.
Before the contract ends, I need to check whether my salary came in correctly.
접수 직원이 대기실에서는 번호표를 잘 보라고 했어요.jeopsu jigwoni daegisireseoneun beonhopyoreul jal borago haesseoyo.
The receptionist told me to keep an eye on my number ticket in the waiting room.
친구가 내 계좌로 송금했다고 해서 잔액을 다시 봤어.chinguga nae gyejwaro songgeumhaessdago haeseo janaegeul dasi bwasseo.
My friend said she transferred money to my account, so I checked the balance again.
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