Usages of samchon
그건 아직 비밀이니까 삼촌한테도 말하지 마.geugeon ajik bimirinikka samchonhantedo malhaji ma.
That’s still a secret, so don’t tell Uncle either.
삼촌이 보내 준 사진을 보니까 바닷가에서 아이들이 아주 재미있게 놀고 있더라.samchoni bonae jun sajineul bonikka badasga-eseo aideuri aju jaemiissge nolgo issdeora.
Looking at the photo my uncle sent, the kids were having a lot of fun at the beach.
조카가 잠든 뒤에 이모랑 삼촌이 거실에서 조용히 이야기했어.jokaga jamdeun dwie imorang samchoni geosireseo joyonghi iyagihaesseo.
After the child fell asleep, my aunt and uncle talked quietly in the living room.
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