-다가는 'If keep doing (bad result)' connector
Core meaning - 'If keep doing (bad result)' connector
Form - -다가는
Usage - Use this form as a fixed grammar frame and adapt surrounding words to context.
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Pattern scope
- Keep the construction tied to its core meaning: 'If keep doing (bad result)' connector.
Form first, then nuance
- Prioritize correct form and placement before subtle translation choices.
Use natural context
- Verify with the examples and avoid literal word-by-word transfer.
If you keep going to bed late every day like that, you will ruin your health.
If you keep playing around like this, you might fail the exam.
If you keep spending money like that, you will regret it later.
If you keep starting things without preparation, you could make a big mistake.
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