Usages of ~geodeun
열이 나거든 집에서 쉬어.yeori nageodeun jibeseo swieo.
If you have a fever, stay home and rest.
콧물이 나거든 마스크를 써.kosmuri nageodeun maseukeureul sseo.
If you have a runny nose, wear a mask.
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“How do speech levels work in Korean?”
Korean has multiple speech levels that indicate formality and politeness. The most common are the formal polite (‑습니다/‑ㅂ니다), informal polite (‑아요/‑어요), and casual (‑아/‑어) forms. Which level you use depends on who you're speaking to and the social context.
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