🔗 Transition Words in Korean: 그래서, 그런데, 그러면…
Make Your Korean Sentences Flow Smoothly 🧶
Have you ever felt like your Korean sentences sound too short or robotic? That’s probably because you’re missing one thing: transition words! These little connectors add flow, logic, and polish to your Korean speaking and writing. 🧠🗣️
Here are some of the most useful Korean transition words you should know, with examples and tips. 👇
📘 Common Korean Transition Words
| Korean | Romanization | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 그래서 | geuraeseo | So / Therefore |
| 그런데 | geureonde | But / However / By the way |
| 그러면 | geureomyeon | Then / If so |
| 그리고 | geurigo | And / Also |
| 왜냐하면 | waenyahamyeon | Because |
🗣️ How to Use Them in Sentences
그래서: Shows cause and result.
⟶ 비가 왔어요. 그래서 우산을 썼어요.
→ It rained. So I used an umbrella.
그런데: Contrast or a new topic.
⟶ 영화를 봤어요. 그런데 재미없었어요.
→ I watched a movie. But it wasn’t fun.
그러면: Suggests next action or result.
⟶ 시간이 없어요. 그러면 빨리 가요.
→ There's no time. Then let’s go quickly.
그리고: Adds information.
⟶ 저는 한국어를 공부해요. 그리고 일본어도 해요.
→ I study Korean. And also Japanese.
왜냐하면: Explains reason.
⟶ 집에 있었어요. 왜냐하면 아팠어요.
→ I stayed home. Because I was sick.
💬 Why Transition Words Matter
These words help you connect thoughts smoothly and sound more natural. You’ll hear them constantly in conversations, K-dramas, and news.
Learning them will immediately level up your fluency! 💡
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