Usages of gippeuda
친구가 내일 온다는 소식을 듣고 정말 기뻤어.chinguga naeil ondaneun sosigeul deutgo jeongmal gippeosseo.
I was really glad to hear the news that my friend is coming tomorrow.
친구한테서 좋은 소식을 들어서 정말 기뻐요.chinguhanteseo joheun sosigeul deureoseo jeongmal gippeoyo.
I’m really happy because I heard good news from a friend.
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