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-고 해서Korean expression · TOPIK 4

-go haeseo

TOPIK 4 4급Expressions 표현2 senses

One expression with 2 distinct uses in the dictionary. Each is below with its own usage rule and examples.

An expression used to state that the content of the preceding statement is one of several reasons for doing the act mentioned in the following statement.

앞말의 내용이 뒤의 말이 나타내는 행위를 하는 몇 가지 이유 중에 하나임을 나타내는 표현.

쓰임Usage

Attaches after the copula 이다, verbs and adjectives or the honorific -으시-.

‘이다’, 동사와 형용사 또는 ‘-으시-’ 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.

예문Examples

모처럼 쉬는 날이고 해서 친구들과 쇼핑을 나갔다.

Since it was a rare day off, I went shopping with my friends.

승규는 창밖을 보니 날씨도 추울 것 같고 해서 두꺼운 옷으로 골라 입고 나왔다.

Seunggyu looked out the window and, since it seemed cold, chose to wear thick clothes before going out.

유민이는 입맛도 없고 해서 그냥 점심은 거르기로 했다.

Yumin had no appetite, so she decided to just skip lunch.

대화In conversation

지금 살고 있는 집은 방도 좁고 해서 이사를 가려고 해.

The house I'm living in now has a small room, so I'm thinking of moving.

그게 좋겠네. 집이 회사에서도 좀 멀지?

That sounds good. Isn't the house also a bit far from the company?

An expression used to list two or more of the reasons for doing the act mentioned in the following statement.

뒤의 말이 나타내는 행위를 하는 이유 중 두 가지 이상의 이유를 나열할 때 쓰는 표현.

쓰임Usage

Usually used as -고 -고 해서.

주로 '-고 -고 해서'로 쓴다.

예문Examples

지수는 피곤하기도 하고 날씨도 좋지 않고 해서 오늘은 외출하지 않기로 했다.

Jisu was tired and the weather wasn't good either, so she decided not to go out today.

삼계탕은 영양가도 높고 맛도 있고 해서 인기가 많다.

Samgyetang is popular because it's nutritious and tasty.

나는 잠도 안 오고 출출하기도 하고 해서 라면을 끓여 먹었다.

I couldn't sleep and felt a bit hungry, so I boiled some ramyeon.

대화In conversation

방학도 했고 시간도 있고 해서 뭔가를 배워 보려고 하는데 뭐가 좋을까?

Since the vacation has started and I have time, I'm thinking of learning something. What would be good?

평소에 하고 싶었던 거 없었어?

Wasn't there something you always wanted to do?

관련 문법Related grammar

Other expressions you will meet alongside this one.

-고 들다 -go deulda An expression used to press someone to do the preceding act. TOPIK 4 -고 보다 -go boda An expression indicating that the action implied by the preceding word is done first and the subsequent events are thought about later. TOPIK 4 -나 싶다 -na sipda An expression used to indicate that the speaker is making a subjective and uncertain guess about the preceding statement. TOPIK 4 -는 김에 -neun gime -ㄴ 김에 · -은 김에 An expression used to indicate that one is doing a certain act, after the act mentioned in the preceding statement or while doing a similar behavior… TOPIK 4 -는 대로 -neun daero -ㄴ 대로 · -은 대로 An expression used to indicate that something is the same as the present act or state mentioned in the preceding statement. TOPIK 4 -는 듯 -neun deut -ㄴ 듯 · 은 듯 -ㄹ 듯 · -을 듯 An expression used to guess that something said might be similar to the preceding state or situation. TOPIK 4

자주 묻는 질문Common questions

What does -고 해서 mean in Korean?

-고 해서 is a expression introduced at 4급 (TOPIK 4). An expression used to state that the content of the preceding statement is one of several reasons for doing the act mentioned in the following statement. It has 2 distinct senses, all listed on this page.

When do you use -고 해서?

Attaches after the copula 이다, verbs and adjectives or the honorific -으시-.

What TOPIK level is -고 해서?

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.