V + -고 나서 – After Finishing Doing...
Meaning: After completely finishing...; once having done...
Conjugation & Pattern
- Verb stem (V) + -고 나서 (regardless of batchim; also appears as -고 나면 / -고 나니)
Detailed Usage
Emphasizes that the action in the second clause takes place only after the action in the first clause has been completely finished.
Example Sentences
- 1
선생님의 설명을 듣고 나서 문법이 이해가 되었어요.
Seonsaengnimui seolmyeongeul deutgo naseo munbeobi ihaega doeeosseoyo.
After listening to the teacher's explanation, I understood the grammar.
- 2
주말에는 집안일을 다 하고 나서 산책할까 해요.
Jumareneun jibanireul da hago naseo sanchaekhalkka haeyo.
On the weekend, I am thinking of taking a walk after finishing all the housework.
- 3
몸이 다 낫고 나서 공부를 다시 시작하겠습니다.
Momi da natgo naseo gongbureul dasi sijakhagetseumnida.
After I recover completely, I will start studying again.
Important Notes
Do not attach past tense '-았/었-' before '-고 나서'. Do not use it with motion or posture verbs whose resulting state continues into the second action (such as 가다, 오다, 일어나다; use '-아/어서' instead, e.g., '학교에 와서').
