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Usages of ~nikka
지금 회의 중이니까 방해하지 마.jigeum hoeui junginikka banghaehaji ma.
We’re in a meeting now, so don’t interrupt.
피곤하니까 집에서 쉬어요.pigonhanikka jibeseo swieoyo.
Because I’m tired, I rest at home.
후기 보니까 좋다는 말이 많아.hugi bonikka johdaneun mari manha.
Looking at the reviews, there are many saying it’s good.
연휴 새벽에는 도로가 위험하니까 천천히 가.yeonhyu saebyeogeneun doroga wiheomhanikka cheoncheonhi ga.
Since roads are dangerous at dawn during long weekends, go slowly.
포장하면 앉을 자리 생각 안 해도 되니까 편해.pojanghamyeon anjeul jari saenggak an haedo doenikka pyeonhae.
If you get it to go, it’s convenient because you don’t have to think about seats.
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