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Usages of jigeum
지금은 커피 말고 물만 마실게요.jigeumeun keopi malgo mulman masilgeyo.
Right now, I’ll drink only water, not coffee.
지금 이메일을 확인하자마자 답장할게요.jigeum imeireul hwaginhajamaja dapjanghalgeyo.
I’ll reply as soon as I check the email now.
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