Pattern: -(으)ㄴ 후에
-(으)ㄴ 후에 (-(eu)ㄴhu-e, (eu)ㄴhue)
-(으)ㄴ 후에 expresses that one action or event happens after another finishes.
When and how native speakers actually use it.
Indicates that one action/event happens after another finishes
When to use
explaining order of actions, making plans, sharing experiences
The nuance
Attach '-(으)ㄴ 후에' to the past tense stem of a verb to indicate the first completed action, followed by another action. It clarifies time sequence and is usually used mid-sentence.
저녁을 먹은 후에 운동을 해요.
jeo-nyeok-eul meok-eun hu-e un-dong-eul hae-yo., jeo nyeok eul meok eun hu e un dong eul hae yo.
Past form '먹은' + '후에' clearly shows exercising happens after eating.
숙제를 한 후에 TV를 봤어요.
suk-je-reul han hu-e tvreul bwass-eo-yo., suk je reul han hu e tvreul bwass eo yo.
Past form '한' + '후에' indicates TV watching after homework.
학교에 간 후에 친구를 만나요.
hak-gyo-e gan hu-e chin-gu-reul man-na-yo., hak gyo e gan hu e chin gu reul man na yo.
Past form '간' + '후에' shows meeting friend after going to school.
운동을 한 후에 샤워를 했어요.
un-dong-eul han hu-e sya-wo-reul haess-eo-yo., un dong eul han hu e sya wo reul haess eo yo.
Past form '한' + '후에' clarifies showering after exercise.
책을 읽은 후에 잠을 자요.
chaek-eul ik-eun hu-e jam-eul ja-yo., chaek eul ik eun hu e jam eul ja yo.
Past form '읽은' + '후에' indicates sleeping after reading.
밥 먹은 후에 바로 나갔어요.
bap meok-eun hu-e ba-ro na-gass-eo-yo., bap meok eun hu e ba ro na gass eo yo.
Past form '먹은' + '후에' shows immediate action after eating.
영화를 본 후에 카페에 갔어요.
yeong-hwa-reul bon hu-e ka-pe-e gass-eo-yo., yeong hwa reul bon hu e ka pe e gass eo yo.
Past form '본' + '후에' indicates cafe visit after movie.
잠을 잔 후에 아침을 먹었어요.
jam-eul jan hu-e a-chim-eul meok-eoss-eo-yo., jam eul jan hu e a chim eul meok eoss eo yo.
Past form '잔' + '후에' shows breakfast after sleeping.
Which sentence correctly uses '-(으)ㄴ 후에'?
Fill in the blank: '저녁을 먹은 _____ 운동을 해요.'
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