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-ㄹ 걸 그랬다

-ㄹ 걸 그랬다 Regret expression 'should have'

Core meaning - Regret expression 'should have'

Form - -ㄹ 걸 그랬다

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: Regret expression 'should have'.

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.

비가 올 줄 알았으면 우산을 챙길 걸 그랬어요.

If I knew it would rain, I should have brought an umbrella.

어제 너무 피곤했는데 그냥 일찍 잘 걸 그랬다.

I was so tired yesterday, I should have just gone to sleep early.

그 옷이 마음에 들었는데 세일할 때 살 걸 그랬나 봐요.

I liked those clothes, I guess I should have bought them when they were on sale.

시험이 이렇게 어려울 줄 알았으면 더 열심히 공부할 걸 그랬어.

If I knew the exam would be this hard, I should have studied harder.

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