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Usages of jeo
제가 늦게 답장해서 친구가 화났어요.jega neutge dapjanghaeseo chinguga hwanasseoyo.
My friend got angry because I replied late.
저는 지금 로비에서 기다리고 있어요.jeoneun jigeum robieseo gidarigo isseoyo.
I am waiting in the lobby right now.
저는 주말에 공원에서 조깅할 때 운동복을 입어요.jeoneun jumare gongwoneseo joginghal ttae undongbogeul ibeoyo.
I wear workout clothes when I jog in the park on weekends.
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