Usages of gangaji
강아지도 목말랐는지 물을 방금 다 마셨어.gangajido mokmallassneunji mureul banggeum da masyeosseo.
The puppy must have been thirsty too; it just finished all the water.
강아지가 소파에서 자고 있어요.gangajiga sopa-eseo jago isseoyo.
The puppy is sleeping on the sofa.
낯선 소리가 들리면 강아지가 소파 아래에 숨어요.natseon soriga deullimyeon gangajiga sopa araee sumeoyo.
If an unfamiliar sound is heard, the puppy hides under the sofa.
비가 오면 강아지를 집으로 데려가요.biga omyeon gangajireul jibeuro deryeogayo.
If it rains, I take the puppy home.
강아지가 크게 짖어서 아이가 많이 놀란 것 같아.gangajiga keuge jijeoseo aiga manhi nollan geos gata.
The puppy barked loudly, so I think the child got very startled.
큰 소리가 나면 강아지가 식탁 아래로 숨어요.keun soriga namyeon gangajiga siktak araero sumeoyo.
If there is a loud noise, the puppy hides under the dining table.
밤에 강아지가 자꾸 짖어서 잠이 안 와요.bame gangajiga jakku jijeoseo jami an wayo.
The dog keeps barking at night, so I can’t fall asleep.
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