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-(으)ㄴ 다음에
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-(으)ㄴ 다음에 sequences “after doing”: 먹은 다음에 가요.
Similar to -고 나서; both are natural. Style and rhythm choose which you hear more.
Past modifier -(으)ㄴ attaches to the verb stem with irregulars applying.
Useful in recipes, directions, and study plans.
Level: elementary. Read the pattern, say each example out loud, then write two new sentences of your own before moving on.
After you can produce the form, open related Chamelingo pages (vocabulary, conjugator, particles) so the pattern connects to words you actually study.
Examples
수업이 끝난 다음에 만날까요?
Shall we meet after class ends?
샤워한 다음에 잘 거예요.
I’ll sleep after showering.
Common mistakes
- Do not translate English word-for-word into “-(으)ㄴ 다음에”: match Korean order and speech level.
- Do not treat near-miss patterns as free synonyms of “-(으)ㄴ 다음에” without checking meaning and register.
How to practice
- Register: learn the polite 요 form first unless this page is specifically about formal 습니다 style.
- Production tip: use the pattern in a short dialogue (question + answer) the same day you study it.
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