Usages of geonneoda
가끔 친구와 길을 건너요.gakkeum chinguwa gireul geonneoyo.
Sometimes I cross the street with my friend.
지금 횡단보도를 건너고 있어요.jigeum hoengdanbodoreul geonneogo isseoyo.
I am crossing the crosswalk now.
길을 건널 때 조심해요.gireul geonneol ttae josimhaeyo.
Be careful when crossing the street.
길을 건너기 전에 신호등을 확인해요.gireul geonneogi jeone sinhodeungeul hwaginhaeyo.
Before crossing the street, I check the traffic light.
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