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Usages of ~myeon
휴식 시간이 끝나면 다시 공부를 시작해요.hyusik sigani kkeutnamyeon dasi gongbureul sijakhaeyo.
When the break time ends, I start studying again.
와이파이가 끊기면 이메일을 확인 못 해요.waipaiga kkeunhgimyeon imeireul hwagin mos haeyo.
If the Wi‑Fi disconnects, I can’t check my email.
시험이 끝나면 집에서 조용히 쉴 거예요.siheomi kkeutnamyeon jibeseo joyonghi swil geoyeyo.
When the exam ends, I will rest quietly at home.
준비가 다 되면 바로 출발해요.junbiga da doemyeon baro chulbalhaeyo.
When everything is ready, we leave right away.
회의가 끝나면 바로 퇴근할게요.hoeuiga kkeutnamyeon baro toegeunhalgeyo.
When the meeting ends, I’ll leave work right away.
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