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-아/어 버리다

Intermediate · TOPIK IIExpressionForms: -아 버리다 · -어 버리다 · -여 버리다

An expression used to indicate that the act mentioned in the preceding statement is completely done.

Meaning

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    An expression used to indicate that the act mentioned in the preceding statement is completely done.

    앞의 말이 나타내는 행동이 완전히 끝났음을 나타내는 표현.

Example sentences

  • Without thinking about her own finances, Jisu went and bought an expensive bag on impulse.

  • I rushed over, but the train had already left.

  • Seunggyu was so tired he fell asleep without even finishing his homework.

  • I think I smell something burning somewhere.

    Oh no! I was on the phone and the fish burned completely!

  • I dozed off on the subway and ended up missing my stop.

  • Seunggyu was hungry and ate up even his little brother's share.