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πŸ“˜ Grammar 16: How to Use ~기둜 ν•˜λ‹€ – Making Decisions or Promises in Korean

πŸ“˜ How to Use ~기둜 ν•˜λ‹€ – Making Decisions or Promises in Korean Want to say “I decided to study”, “We promised to meet tomorrow”, or “I planned to call her”? In Korean, the grammar structure ~기둜 ν•˜λ‹€ is used to talk about making decisions, promises, or plans. This lesson will teach you how to use ~기둜 ν•˜λ‹€ correctly, with examples, Romanized pronunciation, and tips to help you sound natural in conversations! 🧠 What Does ~기둜 ν•˜λ‹€ Mean? ~기둜 ν•˜λ‹€ means “to decide to do something” or “to agree to do something” . You attach it to the verb stem to indicate a decision or promise you made with yourself or others. Structure: Verb stem + 기둜 ν•˜λ‹€ κ³΅λΆ€ν•˜λ‹€ → 곡뢀 ν•˜κΈ°λ‘œ ν•˜λ‹€ → I decided to study λ§Œλ‚˜λ‹€ → λ§Œλ‚˜κΈ°λ‘œ ν•˜λ‹€ → We decided to meet πŸ“˜ When to Use ~기둜 ν•˜λ‹€ ✅ Making a personal decision (e.g., I will exercise every day) ✅ Making a promise with someone (e.g., We promised to meet) ✅ Setting a plan or resolution (e.g., I decided to start learning Korean) It can be used in various tense...