그는 한국에 온 지 만 3년이 되었다.
It has been a full three years since he came to Korea.
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Meaning: (time elapsed) since
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It has been one year since I came to Korea.
그는 학교에 가지 않은 이유를 설명했다.
He explained the reason why he didn't go to school.
한국에 온 지 3개월이 되었습니다.
It has been 3 months since I came to Korea.
약속 장소에 늦지 마세요.
Don't be late for the meeting place.
회의에 늦지 않도록 서둘러야 해요.
I need to hurry so I won't be late for the meeting.
두 사람이 알고 지낸 지도 벌써 오래다.
It has been a long time since the two have known each other.
약속 날짜를 잊지 마세요.
Don't forget the appointment date.
그는 약속을 지키지 아니하였다.
He did not keep his promise.
그는 자신의 감정을 잘 드러내지 않는다.
He doesn't show his emotions well.
Usage Notes
A dependent noun used after a verb with '-은/ㄴ' to indicate the length of time that has passed since an action occurred.
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