Korean

그렇게

그렇게
Meaning: like that; so; in that way
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

Why do you look so sad?
그렇게 나쁜 사람은 아니에요.
He's not that bad of a person.
그렇게 못되게 굴지 마세요.
Please don't act so mean.
그래, 나도 그렇게 생각해.
Yes, I think so too.
뭣 때문에 그렇게 놀랐어?
Why were you so surprised?
진작 그렇게 말했어야지, 이제 와서 그러면 어떡해?
You should have said so earlier; what should I do now?
무엇 땜에 그렇게 슬퍼하니?
Why are you so sad?
어쩜 그렇게 노래를 잘 해요?
How can you sing so well?
작은 실수에도 그렇게 화낼 필요는 없잖아.
There's no need to get that angry over a small mistake.
이 야밤에 어디를 그렇게 급하게 가니?
Where are you going so hurriedly in the middle of the night?

Usage Notes

A contraction of '그러하게'. It refers to a state, manner, or extent that has been previously mentioned or is understood from context.

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