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Usages of ~ㄹgeyo
지금은 커피 말고 물만 마실게요.jigeumeun keopi malgo mulman masilgeyo.
Right now, I’ll drink only water, not coffee.
이메일을 확인하고 나면 바로 답장할게요.imeireul hwaginhago namyeon baro dapjanghalgeyo.
After I check the email, I’ll reply right away.
지금 이메일을 확인하자마자 답장할게요.jigeum imeireul hwaginhajamaja dapjanghalgeyo.
I’ll reply as soon as I check the email now.
이 과제는 어렵지만 내일까지 끝낼게요.i gwajeneun eoryeopjiman naeilkkaji kkeutnaelgeyo.
This assignment is difficult, but I’ll finish it by tomorrow.
회의가 끝나면 바로 퇴근할게요.hoeuiga kkeutnamyeon baro toegeunhalgeyo.
When the meeting ends, I’ll leave work right away.
택시를 타고 공항으로 바로 출발할게요.taeksireul tago gonghangeuro baro chulbalhalgeyo.
I’ll take a taxi and leave for the airport right away.
피곤해도 지금 숙제를 끝낼게요.pigonhaedo jigeum sukjereul kkeutnaelgeyo.
Even if I’m tired, I’ll finish the homework now.
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