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Usages of chulbal
지하철이 지연돼서 출발 시간이 늦을 것 같아요.jihacheori jiyeondwaeseo chulbal sigani neujeul geos gatayo.
The subway is delayed, so the departure time will probably be late.
승객들이 출발 알림을 기다리면서 시끄럽게 떠들고 있어요.seunggaekdeuri chulbal allimeul gidarimyeonseo sikkeureopge tteodeulgo isseoyo.
The passengers are chatting noisily while waiting for the departure announcement.
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