Breakdown of sukjereul kkeutnaego naseo yeonghwareul bwayo.
~을~eul
object particle
영화yeonghwa
movie
보다boda
to watch
숙제sukje
homework
Questions & Answers about sukjereul kkeutnaego naseo yeonghwareul bwayo.
What does the connective -고 나서 indicate?
It indicates that the first action (finishing homework) is fully completed before the second action (watching a movie) begins. It’s used to express a clear sequence of events: “after doing A, then B.”
How is -고 나서 different from just -고?
While -고 simply links verbs (like “do A and then do B” or even simultaneous actions), -고 나서 emphasizes that A is finished before B starts. -고 alone is more neutral about timing, whereas -고 나서 clearly means “only after A is done.”
Can I use -고서 or -(으)ㄴ 후에 instead of -고 나서?
Yes. -고서 is very similar (often slightly more formal), and -(으)ㄴ 후에 (e.g. 끝낸 후에) also means “after.” Nuance and formality differ: -고 나서 is conversational and neutral; -고서 is common in writing or formal speech; 후에 can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Why is there no subject like “I” in 숙제를 끝내고 나서 영화를 봐요?
Korean frequently omits subject pronouns when they’re clear from context. Here, the speaker’s doing both actions, so adding “I” (저는) is unnecessary unless you need extra emphasis or clarity.
Why is the object marker -를 used in 영화를 봐요? Can it be dropped?