Pattern: -(아/어) 놨어요
-(아/어) 놨어요 (-(a, (a, eo)nwass-eo-yo, eo)nwasseoyo)
-(아/어) 놨어요 shows that an action has been completed and its state is maintained.
When and how native speakers actually use it.
Emphasizes that an action has been completed and its result still continues.
When to use
Emphasizing completed actions, Expressing maintained states, Informing others of action results
The nuance
Attach '-아 놨어요' or '-어 놨어요' to the verb stem. It expresses that an action was completed and its state is still maintained.
창문을 열어 놨어요.
chang-mun-eul yeol-eo nwass-eo-yo., chang mun eul yeol eo nwass eo yo.
The action is completed and the window remains open now.
책을 읽어 놨어요.
chaek-eul ik-eo nwass-eo-yo., chaek eul ik eo nwass eo yo.
The reading action is completed and its result is maintained.
음식을 먹어 놨어요.
eum-sik-eul meok-eo nwass-eo-yo., eum sik eul meok eo nwass eo yo.
The eating action is completed, meaning the food is gone now.
편지를 써 놨어요.
pyeon-ji-reul sseo nwass-eo-yo., pyeon ji reul sseo nwass eo yo.
The letter writing is completed and the letter is ready.
문을 닫았어요.
mun-eul dat-ass-eo-yo., mun eul dat ass eo yo.
'-았어요' is simple past without emphasizing state maintenance; '-아 놨어요' is more natural here.
불을 켜 놨어요.
bul-eul kyeo nwass-eo-yo., bul eul kyeo nwass eo yo.
Expresses completed action of turning on light and that it remains on.
Which sentence correctly uses '-아/어 놨어요'?
When do you use '-아/어 놨어요'?
Find the mistake: '음악을 들어 놨어요.'
