before — Korean grammar

-기 전에

before

-gi jeone

Beginner

This structure indicates that one action occurs before another.

용법

Use

Indicates a gap in time or from a point (it can be translated as -before-).

  • ▸ 자기 전에 이를 닦았어요.

    I brush my teeth before I sleep.

  • ▸ 식사 전에 이 약을 드세요.

    Please take this medicine before your meal.

  • ▸ 오기 전에 먼저 전화를 하세요.

    Contact me before you come.

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Grammar tips

Grammar tips

- Verb + 기 전에

- Noun + 전에

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