Usages of ~ryeodaga
실수로 파일을 삭제하려다가 중요한 메모를 보고 멈췄어.silsuro paireul sakjeharyeodaga jungyohan memoreul bogo meomchwosseo.
I was about to delete the file by mistake, but I saw an important note and stopped.
친구에게 전화하려다가 회의 중이어서 메시지를 보냈어요.chinguege jeonhwaharyeodaga hoeui jungieoseo mesijireul bonaesseoyo.
I was about to call my friend, but I was in a meeting, so I sent a message.
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