Usages of ~wa
안내 데스크에서 지연 정보와 새로운 출발 시간을 확인해요.annae deseukeueseo jiyeon jeongbowa saeroun chulbal siganeul hwaginhaeyo.
At the information desk, I check the delay information and the new departure time.
집에서 친구와 함께 동영상을 봐요.jibeseo chinguwa hamkke dongyeongsangeul bwayo.
I watch videos at home with a friend.
걸레로 책상 밑을 닦은 다음에 빗자루와 쓰레받기를 베란다에 두었어.geollero chaeksang miteul dakkeun da-eume bisjaruwa sseurebatgireul beranda-e dueosseo.
After wiping under the desk with a rag, I put the broom and dustpan on the veranda.
저는 상추와 고기를 같이 먹는 걸 좋아해요.jeoneun sangchuwa gogireul gati meokneun geol johahaeyo.
I like eating lettuce and meat together.
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