munseoreul jeojanghago naseo keompyuteoreul kkeoyo.

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Breakdown of munseoreul jeojanghago naseo keompyuteoreul kkeoyo.

• 컴퓨터: computer
• 고 나서: after
• 문서: document

Questions & Answers about munseoreul jeojanghago naseo keompyuteoreul kkeoyo.

What does the ending -고 나서 mean here, and how is it different from just -고?

-고 나서 means “after finishing doing X, (then) Y.” It emphasizes the completion of the first action before the second starts. Plain -고 can simply list actions in sequence without highlighting completion.

• Example:
  • 밥을 먹고 이를 닦아요 = I eat and (then) brush my teeth.
  • 밥을 먹고 나서 이를 닦아요 = I brush my teeth after I’m done eating. (clearer completion nuance)

Is 나서 necessary? Can I just say 문서를 저장하고 컴퓨터를 꺼요?

You can. -고 alone often sounds fine for sequences. -고 나서 is preferred when you want to stress “only after fully completing the first action,” which suits step-by-step instructions or when order matters.

Are 저장하고 나서, 저장한 다음에, 저장한 후에, and 저장한 뒤에 interchangeable?

Yes, all mean “after saving,” with small nuance differences:

• 저장하고 나서: emphasizes completion of “save.”
• 저장한 다음에: very common, everyday.
• 저장한 후에: a bit more formal/literary.
• 저장한 뒤에: casual, “after/behind.” You may also see 저장 후에 (noun + 후에), which is concise and more written/formal.

Why is there a space in 저장하고 나서? Is that spelling correct?