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Usages of ~a/eoyagessda
비가 와서 안경을 닦아야겠다.biga waseo angyeongeul dakkayagessda.
It’s raining, so I should wipe my glasses.
지금은 시간이 없어서 택시를 타야겠다.jigeumeun sigani eobseoseo taeksireul tayagessda.
I don't have time right now, so I'd better take a taxi.
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