Usages of nada
화가 나면 잠깐 쉬어요.hwaga namyeon jamkkan swieoyo.
When I get angry, I take a short rest.
밖에서 큰 소리가 나서 공부를 방해해요.bakkeseo keun soriga naseo gongbureul banghaehaeyo.
A loud noise is coming from outside, so it interferes with my studying.
큰 소리가 나면 강아지가 식탁 아래로 숨어요.keun soriga namyeon gangajiga siktak araero sumeoyo.
If there is a loud noise, the puppy hides under the dining table.
갑자기 큰 소리가 나서 정말 놀랐어요.gapjagi keun soriga naseo jeongmal nollasseoyo.
A loud noise suddenly happened, so I was really startled.
콧물이 나서 휴지가 필요해요.kosmuri naseo hyujiga piryohaeyo.
I have a runny nose, so I need tissues.
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