You use this to say what you do next. If you eat and then study, you say 'Eat-after, study.' It is very easy to use. Just remember: if the word ends in a vowel, use ㄴ. If it ends in a consonant, use 은. It helps you tell stories about your day!
At this level, you can use this to give instructions or describe routines. 'After you finish your homework, you can play.' It connects two actions perfectly. You will hear this in almost every Korean lesson you take.
Intermediate learners use this to create complex sentences. It is perfect for explaining processes, like recipes or travel directions. It is more natural than using simple 'and' connectors because it emphasizes the time gap between actions.
By now, you should be using this to sequence professional tasks. It is useful for project management talk, like 'After the meeting, we will review the data.' It shows you have a good grasp of temporal markers.
Advanced users use this to nuance their narrative. You can combine it with other tense markers to show complex relationships between past and future actions. It remains the most reliable way to maintain flow in spoken Korean.
At the mastery level, you understand how this particle fits into the broader Korean linguistic system of temporal sequencing. It is used in literature to maintain the rhythm of a story, guiding the reader through the passage of time with precision.
ㄴ/은 다음에 در ۳۰ ثانیه
- Connects two actions in sequence.
- Uses ㄴ for vowels and 은 for consonants.
- Essential for daily conversation.
- Neutral and polite register.
Hey there! If you want to talk about your day in order, ㄴ/은 다음에 is your best friend. It literally translates to 'at the time after'.
You use this when you want to show a clear sequence. For example, if you want to say 'After I eat, I will sleep,' you use this structure. It makes your Korean sound natural and organized.
Remember, it attaches directly to the verb stem. If the verb stem ends in a consonant, use 은 다음에. If it ends in a vowel, use ㄴ 다음에. It is super common in daily life!
The structure comes from the noun 다음 (next/following) combined with the location particle 에 (at/in). Historically, it evolved as a way to quantify time in a linear fashion.
In older Korean texts, this construction was used to mark strict chronological order in historical records. Over centuries, it moved from formal writing into the backbone of everyday spoken Korean.
It is fascinating how such a simple noun-particle combination became the standard way to express 'after' across all levels of society. It reflects the Korean culture's emphasis on order and sequence.
You will use this in almost every conversation! It is neutral, meaning it works for friends, colleagues, and even slightly formal settings.
Common collocations include 먹은 다음에 (after eating), 본 다음에 (after seeing), and 끝난 다음에 (after finishing). It is very flexible.
While it is great for daily life, in extremely formal business reports, you might see 후에 used instead, but ㄴ/은 다음에 is never considered 'wrong' or 'impolite'. It is the gold standard for clarity.
While not an idiom itself, it appears in many set phrases. 1. 한 다음에 말해 (Tell me after you do it). 2. 생각한 다음에 결정해 (Decide after thinking). 3. 본 다음에 연락할게 (I'll contact you after I see it).
4. 다 끝난 다음에 (After everything is finished). 5. 집에 간 다음에 (After going home). These are essential building blocks for any learner.
The grammar is simple: [Verb Stem] + ㄴ/은 + 다음에. If the stem ends in a consonant like '먹' (eat), add '은'. If it ends in a vowel like '가' (go), add 'ㄴ'.
Pronunciation-wise, it sounds like 'eun da-eum-e'. The 'ㄴ' sound often links to the next syllable. It is a smooth transition, not a stop.
There are no plural forms because it is a connective, not a noun. Just focus on the verb stem ending and you will be perfect!
نکته جالب
It is one of the most frequently used connective structures in the Korean language.
راهنمای تلفظ
- Mispronouncing the 'eu' sound
- Failing to link the 'n' sound
- Adding a pause between words
سطح دشواری
Easy to read
Easy to write
Easy to speak
Easy to listen
بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟
پیشنیازها
بعداً یاد بگیرید
پیشرفته
گرامر لازم
Verb Conjugation
먹다 -> 먹은
Noun Particles
에
Temporal Connectives
-기 전에
مثالها بر اساس سطح
밥을 먹은 다음에 공부해요.
Meal-object eat-after study.
Consonant ending '먹' + 은.
집에 간 다음에 전화해요.
Home-to go-after call.
Vowel ending '가' + ㄴ.
영화를 본 다음에 자요.
Movie-object see-after sleep.
Vowel ending '보' + ㄴ.
숙제를 한 다음에 놀아요.
Homework-object do-after play.
Irregular '하' + ㄴ.
씻은 다음에 자요.
Wash-after sleep.
Consonant ending '씻' + 은.
운동한 다음에 물을 마셔요.
Exercise-after water drink.
Verb '운동하다' + ㄴ.
읽은 다음에 말해요.
Read-after speak.
Consonant ending '읽' + 은.
만난 다음에 이야기해요.
Meet-after talk.
Vowel ending '만나' + ㄴ.
8 examples
8 examples
8 examples
8 examples
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ترکیبهای رایج
اصطلاحات و عبارات
"다음에 봐요"
See you next time
오늘 즐거웠어요. 다음에 봐요!
neutral"다음에 기회가 되면"
If there is a next time / another time
다음에 기회가 되면 같이 가요.
neutral"다음에 또 만나요"
Let's meet again next time
다음에 또 만나요!
polite"다음으로 미루다"
To postpone until next time
일이 많아서 다음으로 미뤘어요.
neutral"다음 차례"
Next turn
다음 차례는 누구예요?
neutral"다음 번에"
Next time
다음 번에는 꼭 성공할게요.
neutralبهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Both mean after.
후에 is more formal/written.
식사 후에 vs 먹은 다음에.
Both mean after.
뒤에 is also spatial.
문 뒤에 vs 수업 뒤에.
It is part of the phrase.
다음 is a noun.
다음 주 vs 먹은 다음에.
Both sequence actions.
끝나고 is casual.
끝나고 가자 vs 먹은 다음에 가요.
الگوهای جملهسازی
Subject + Verb(stem) + ㄴ/은 다음에 + Verb
나는 밥을 먹은 다음에 학교에 가요.
Verb(stem) + ㄴ/은 다음에 + Verb (Imperative)
숙제를 한 다음에 놀아라.
Verb(stem) + ㄴ/은 다음에 + Verb (Future)
도착한 다음에 연락할게요.
Verb(stem) + ㄴ/은 다음에 + Verb (Past)
본 다음에 영화가 재미있었다고 생각했다.
Verb(stem) + ㄴ/은 다음에 + Verb (Complex)
준비를 다 마친 다음에야 출발할 수 있다.
خانواده کلمه
اسمها
مرتبط
نحوه استفاده
10
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Using '에' instead of 'ㄴ/은 다음에'
→
먹은 다음에
You need the verb modifier.
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Adding 'ㄴ' to consonants
→
먹은 다음에
Consonants need '은'.
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Adding '은' to vowels
→
간 다음에
Vowels need 'ㄴ'.
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Using with nouns directly
→
식사 후에
ㄴ/은 다음에 is for verbs.
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Forgetting the space
→
먹은 다음에
Always space before 다음에.
نکات
The Vowel/Consonant Rule
Vowel = ㄴ, Consonant = 은.
Daily Routine
Use it to talk about your morning.
Politeness
Always keep the sentence polite.
Verb Stems
Always find the stem first.
Linking
Connect the sounds smoothly.
Noun vs Verb
Don't use with nouns.
Frequency
It's one of the top 100 words.
Flashcards
Pair verbs with this structure.
ㄹ-dropping
Remember to drop ㄹ before adding ㄴ.
Context
Great for explaining steps.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Think of a 'Next' (다음) step in a line (에).
تداعی تصویری
A staircase where each step is a task.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Describe your morning routine using this 5 times.
ریشه کلمه
Korean
معنای اصلی: At the following time
بافت فرهنگی
None
Directly maps to 'after' clauses.
تمرین در زندگی واقعی
موقعیتهای واقعی
At a restaurant
- 다 먹은 다음에 계산할게요.
- 주문한 다음에 기다려요.
At school
- 수업이 끝난 다음에 만나요.
- 읽은 다음에 쓰세요.
Travel
- 도착한 다음에 전화할게요.
- 표를 산 다음에 타세요.
Work
- 검토한 다음에 보고할게요.
- 회의가 끝난 다음에 결정해요.
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
"오늘 수업이 끝난 다음에 뭐 할 거예요?"
"밥을 먹은 다음에 보통 뭘 해요?"
"한국어를 배운 다음에 어디에 가고 싶어요?"
"영화를 본 다음에 친구를 만나요?"
"집에 간 다음에 제일 먼저 하는 일은 뭐예요?"
موضوعات نگارش
Describe your morning routine using 'ㄴ/은 다음에'.
What do you do after finishing work/school?
List three things you will do after learning Korean.
Write about a sequence of events from yesterday.
سوالات متداول
8 سوالIt is neutral and polite.
No, only verbs.
Drop the ㄹ and add ㄴ.
Yes, but '후에' is more formal.
Between the verb and 다음에.
Yes, it sequences actions regardless of tense.
No, it follows a simple rule.
Only the ㄹ-dropping rule.
خودت رو بسنج
밥을 ___ 다음에 먹어요.
Consonant stem needs '은'.
Which is correct?
Vowel stem needs 'ㄴ'.
Can I use 'ㄴ/은 다음에' with nouns?
It is for verbs.
Word
معنی
Matches stem to correct particle.
Correct order is Object + Verb + Connector.
امتیاز: /5
Summary
ㄴ/은 다음에 is the most natural way to link two actions in chronological order in Korean.
- Connects two actions in sequence.
- Uses ㄴ for vowels and 은 for consonants.
- Essential for daily conversation.
- Neutral and polite register.
The Vowel/Consonant Rule
Vowel = ㄴ, Consonant = 은.
Daily Routine
Use it to talk about your morning.
Politeness
Always keep the sentence polite.
Verb Stems
Always find the stem first.
محتوای مرتبط
واژههای بیشتر academic
입체적
B2Having a three-dimensional effect or examining something from multiple perspectives rather than a single flat view. It implies a comprehensive and detailed analysis.
~에 관해
B1About, concerning.
~에 대하여
A2Concerning or regarding a particular subject; about.
~대해
A2About; concerning; regarding.
~에 관하여
A2Regarding, concerning, about (a topic).
~에 대해(서)
A1Indicates the topic or subject of discussion, meaning 'about' or 'regarding'.
무엇보다
A2More than anything else; above all.
결석생
A2A student who is absent from class.
추상화하다
B2To consider something theoretically or separately from its physical reality. It involves extracting general principles from specific examples.
추상
A2Abstraction; the quality of dealing with ideas rather than events.
