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Usages of ~go
귀마개를 끼고 잤더니 소음이 덜 들리더라.gwimagaereul kkigo jassdeoni so-eumi deol deullideora.
I slept with earplugs in, and the noise was less noticeable.
오늘은 집에서 쉬고 음악을 들어요.oneureun jibeseo swigo eumageul deureoyo.
Today I rest at home and listen to music.
시간이 있으면 퇴근하고 마트에서 장봐요.sigani isseumyeon toegeunhago mateueseo jangbwayo.
If I have time, I do grocery shopping at the mart after work.
택시를 타고 공항으로 바로 출발할게요.taeksireul tago gonghangeuro baro chulbalhalgeyo.
I’ll take a taxi and leave for the airport right away.
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