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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.
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