Usages of eokkae
어제는 어깨가 아파서 손목 스트레칭만 조금 했어.eojeneun eokkaega apaseo sonmok seuteurechingman jogeum haesseo.
Yesterday my shoulders hurt, so I only did a little wrist stretching.
가방이 무거워서 어깨가 아파요.gabangi mugeowoseo eokkaega apayo.
My shoulder hurts because the bag is heavy.
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