V + -(으)ㄴ/는 김에 (While at it, since I'm already doing...)
Meaning: While one is at it / taking the opportunity of (uses an action already underway or completed as an occasion to do another related action).
Conjugation & Pattern
- Ongoing/planned action: Verb stem (V) + -는 김에
- Completed action: Verb stem (V) + -(으)ㄴ 김에
Detailed Usage
Unlike -(으)ㄹ 겸 (planned dual purpose from the start), -(으)ㄴ/는 김에 is used when action B is piggybacked onto action A, which is already happening or completed.
Example Sentences
- 1
출장을 가는 김에 그곳 관광도 좀 하고 올까 해요.
Chuljangeul ganeun gime geugot gwangwangdo jom hago olkka haeyo.
Since I'm going on a business trip anyway, I'm thinking of doing some sightseeing while I'm there.
- 2
오랜만에 가족들이 모두 모인 김에 가족사진을 찍었다.
Oraenmane gajokdeuri modu moin gime gajoksajineul jjigeotda.
Since the whole family had gathered together for the first time in a while, we took a family photo.
- 3
시내에 나간 김에 서점에 들러서 책을 샀다.
Sinaee nagan gime seojeome deulleoseo chaegeul satda.
While I was out downtown, I stopped by the bookstore and bought a book.
Important Notes
Used only with verbs. Use -(으)ㄴ 김에 when the first action has already taken place.
