Korean

그동안

그동안
Meaning: meanwhile; during that time
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

How have you been doing meanwhile?
그는 친구에게 그동안 마음속에 담아 두었던 고민을 솔직히 풀어놓았다.
He honestly unburdened the worries he had kept in his heart to his friend.
그는 친구에게 그동안 참아왔던 불만을 쏟아냈다.
He vented the complaints he had been holding back to his friend.

Usage Notes

Refers to a period of time that has passed, often between two events or since a last encounter.

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