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Usages of soseol
어제 빌린 소설을 오늘 아침에 반납했어.eoje billin soseoreul oneul achime bannaphaesseo.
I returned the novel I borrowed yesterday this morning.
저는 도서관에서 소설을 읽어요.jeoneun doseogwaneseo soseoreul ilgeoyo.
I read a novel at the library.
저는 밤에 조용한 데서 소설을 읽으면 더 몰입하게 돼요.jeoneun bame joyonghan deseo soseoreul ilgeumyeon deo moriphage dwaeyo.
When I read a novel in a quiet place at night, I get more immersed.
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