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Korean expression

그래서

Said by JUNGWON (ENHYPEN)

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What does 그래서 mean?

그래서 means "so; then" in Korean.

How it works here

‘그래서’ begins the next remark by connecting it to the preceding words. Here, together with the question mark, it sounds like a continuing question.

When it's used

Used to continue speaking based on what the other person has said or on the situation.

The line

그래서 뭐예요 형? 어?

So what is it, bro? Huh?

Said in conversation when continuing to a conclusion or next remark based on what was just said.

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More examples

  1. 비가 많이 왔어요. 그래서 약속을 취소했어요.

    It rained a lot. So I canceled the appointment.

  2. 지갑을 잃어버렸어. 그래서 오늘은 현금이 없어.

    I lost my wallet. So I don’t have any cash today.

Quick check

What does this mean here?

그래서

그래서 뭐예요 형? 어?

  • Adding an unrelated new fact suddenly during a meeting.
  • Lightly replying that you understand and ending the conversation.
  • Continuing with a reason or result based on what was said, or shifting the topic.
  • Writing down only the meaning of someone’s words without quoting them.
Show the answer

Continuing with a reason or result based on what was said, or shifting the topic.

‘그래서’ connects the preceding content to a result, reason, or next development. It can begin a sentence and is common as a conversational transition. Unlike ‘그러니까’, it feels more like connection or shifting the conversation than explanation.

Other words in this line

뭐
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