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Usages of insa
회식 자리에서는 조용히 인사만 했어.hoesik jarieseoneun joyonghi insaman haesseo.
At the company dinner table, I just greeted quietly.
아침마다 선생님께 인사를 해요.achimmada seonsaengnimkke insareul haeyo.
I greet the teacher every morning.
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