Korean · Greetings & Essentials
"And" in Korean: 그리고
그리고geurigo
And in Korean is 그리고 (geurigo). 그리고 connects statements or adds information; nouns can instead join with 와/과 or 하고.
And: starting the exchange
저는 학생이에요. 그리고 한국어를 배워요.jeoneun haksaengieyo. geurigo hangugeoreul baewoyo.
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How to pronounce 그리고
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geurigo
/kɯɾiko/
그리고 is read geurigo. In 그리고 나서, read the full phrase as geurigo naseo.
"And" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 그리고geurigo | And The inventory form for and. | The inventory form for and. |
| 그리고 나서geurigo naseo | and then 그리고 connects statements or adds information; nouns can instead join with 와/과 or 하고. | 그리고 connects statements or adds information; nouns can instead join with 와/과 or 하고. |
How to use 그리고 in real life
- 1And: starting the exchange
저는 학생이에요. 그리고 한국어를 배워요.
jeoneun haksaengieyo. geurigo hangugeoreul baewoyo.
I am a student. And I learn Korean.
그리고 connects statements or adds information; nouns can instead join with 와/과 or 하고.
- 2And: adding useful context
물을 샀어요. 그리고 빵도 샀어요.
mureul sasseoyo. geurigo ppangdo sasseoyo.
I bought water. And I bought bread too.
This sentence places 그리고 in a complete exchange.
- 3And: a different conversation
먼저 읽어요. 그리고 대답해요.
meonjeo ilgeoyo. geurigo daedapaeyo.
First read. And then answer.
This sentence places 그리고 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 그리고
Incorrect: 저는 학생예요. 그리고 한국어를 배워요.
Correct: 저는 학생이에요. 그리고 한국어를 배워요.
When practicing and, after 학생, use 학생이에요; the noun’s final sound determines whether 이에요 or 예요 follows.
Incorrect: 저는 학생이예요. 그리고 한국어를 배워요.
Correct: 저는 학생이에요. 그리고 한국어를 배워요.
When practicing and, the standard copula spelling after a consonant is 이에요, not 이예요. The complete correction is 저는 학생이에요. 그리고 한국어를 배워요.
Good to know
그리고 connects statements or adds information; nouns can instead join with 와/과 or 하고.
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Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with 그리고
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
저는 학생이에요. 그리고 한국어를 배워요.
jeoneun haksaengieyo. geurigo hangugeoreul baewoyo.
I am a student. And I learn Korean.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
물을 샀어요. 그리고 빵도 샀어요.
mureul sasseoyo. geurigo ppangdo sasseoyo.
I bought water. And I bought bread too.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "And" in Korean
What does 그리고 mean?
And in Korean is 그리고 (geurigo). 그리고 connects statements or adds information; nouns can instead join with 와/과 or 하고.
When should I say 그리고 나서?
그리고 connects statements or adds information; nouns can instead join with 와/과 or 하고.
How does 그리고 나서 differ from the basic expression?
그리고 나서 means “and then”. 그리고 connects statements or adds information; nouns can instead join with 와/과 or 하고.
Can I use 그리고 in a full sentence?
저는 학생이에요. 그리고 한국어를 배워요. means “I am a student. And I learn Korean.” 그리고 connects statements or adds information; nouns can instead join with 와/과 or 하고.
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