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Usages of ~ge doeda
숙박 기간 중 방을 변경하게 되면 예약을 다시 확인해야 해요.sukbak gigan jung bangeul byeongyeonghage doemyeon yeyageul dasi hwaginhaeya haeyo.
If you end up changing rooms during your stay, you have to reconfirm your reservation.
버스가 고장 나서 걸어가게 되었어요.beoseuga gojang naseo georeogage doeeosseoyo.
Because the bus broke down, I ended up walking.
그녀가 웃으면 나도 따라 웃게 돼.geunyeoga useumyeon nado ttara usge dwae.
When she smiles, I end up smiling too.
딸기는 조금 비싸도 달아서 가끔 사게 돼.ttalgineun jogeum bissado daraseo gakkeum sage dwae.
Even if strawberries are a little expensive, I end up buying them sometimes because they’re sweet.
주인공 표정이 자연스러워서 슬픈 장면에서도 몰입하게 돼.ju-ingong pyojeongi jayeonseureowoseo seulpeun jangmyeoneseodo moriphage dwae.
The main character’s facial expressions are natural, so I get immersed even in sad scenes.
그녀의 표정을 보고 나도 따라 웃게 돼.geunyeoui pyojeongeul bogo nado ttara usge dwae.
When I see her expression, I end up smiling too.
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