-더니Korean connective · TOPIK 4
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One connective with 3 distinct uses in the dictionary. Each is below with its own usage rule and examples.
A connective ending used when a certain fact or situation happened after a fact or situation in the past.
과거의 사실이나 상황에 뒤이어 어떤 사실이나 상황이 일어남을 나타내는 연결 어미.
쓰임Usage
Attaches after the copula 이다, verbs and adjectives, the honorific -으시-, the past -었- or the future -겠-.
‘이다’, 동사와 형용사 또는 '-으시-', '-었-', '-겠-' 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.
예문Examples
하늘이 흐려지더니 비가 온다.
The sky got cloudy, and now it's raining.
밥을 많이 먹었더니 배가 부르다.
I ate too much, so I'm full.
오랫동안 컴퓨터를 했더니 머리가 아프다.
I used the computer for a long time, so I have a headache.
대화In conversation
승규야, 너 걸음걸이가 어딘가 불편해 보여.
Seunggyu, your walk looks a bit uncomfortable.
어제 오랜만에 달리기를 했더니 다리가 아파서 그래.
Yeah, I went running yesterday after a long time, so my legs hurt.
A connective ending used when there is a new fact different from what one realized from an experience in the past.
과거에 경험하여 알게 된 사실과 다른 새로운 사실이 있음을 나타내는 연결 어미.
쓰임Usage
Attaches after the copula 이다, verbs and adjectives, the honorific -으시-, the past -었- or the future -겠-.
‘이다’, 동사와 형용사 또는 '-으시-', '-었-', '-겠-' 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.
예문Examples
아침에는 눈이 오더니 지금은 하늘이 맑네.
It was snowing in the morning, but now the sky is clear.
민준이가 아까까지만 해도 자고 있더니 지금은 공부를 하네?
Minjun was sleeping just a moment ago, but now he's studying?
라디오가 고장이 나 있더니 자리를 비운 사이에 누군가가 고쳐 놓았네.
The radio was broken, but while I was away, someone fixed it.
대화In conversation
어? 김 부장님은 오늘 출장을 가시는 거 아니었어요?
Huh? Didn't Manager Kim go on a business trip today?
그러게. 오전에 짐을 싸서 나가시더니 어느새 다시 돌아와 계시네.
I know. He left with his luggage in the morning, but before I knew it, he was back.
A connective ending used when there is another different fact related to a certain fact in the past.
과거의 어떤 사실에 대하여 그와 관련된 또 다른 사실이 있음을 나타내는 연결 어미.
쓰임Usage
Attaches after the copula 이다, verbs and adjectives, the honorific -으시-, the past -었- or the future -겠-.
‘이다’, 동사와 형용사 또는 '-으시-', '-었-', '-겠-' 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.
예문Examples
그 사람이 그렇게 능력을 인정받더니 결국 금방 승진했잖아.
He got recognized for his abilities, and sure enough, he got promoted quickly.
그 아이는 친구들을 못살게 괴롭히더니 때리기까지 했다지 뭐야.
That kid kept bullying his friends, and then he even hit them.
유민이가 계속 몸이 안 좋다더니 병원에 입원을 하게 된 모양이야.
Yumin kept saying she wasn't feeling well, and it seems she ended up being hospitalized.
대화In conversation
박 씨가 거짓말을 잘한다면서요?
I heard Mr. Park lies a lot.
맞아요. 아무에게나 거짓말을 하더니 어떤 사람한테는 사기까지 쳤나 봐요.
That's right. He lies to anyone, and I heard he even scammed some people.
관련 문법Related grammar
Other connectives you will meet alongside this one.
자주 묻는 질문Common questions
What does -더니 mean in Korean?
-더니 is a connective introduced at 4급 (TOPIK 4). A connective ending used when a certain fact or situation happened after a fact or situation in the past. It has 3 distinct senses, all listed on this page.
When do you use -더니?
Attaches after the copula 이다, verbs and adjectives, the honorific -으시-, the past -었- or the future -겠-.
What TOPIK level is -더니?
4급 — TOPIK 4, upper intermediate. It is one of 67 grammar points at that level.
Definition, usage note, examples and dialogue from the 국립국어원 한국어기초사전, used under CC BY-SA 2.0 KR.