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Decoded Slug: ~다니 [dani] (Exclamation, surprise)
Korean Grammar Point
~다니 [dani] (Exclamation, surprise)
~다니 [dani] (Exclamation, surprise)
Short explanation:
Used to express exclamation, surprise, disbelief, or shock.
Formation:
Verb-아/어/여다니, Adjective-다니
Examples:
너가 그녀와 결혼하려고 한다니, 정말 믿을 수가 없어!
Neoga geunyeowa gyeolhonharyeogo handani, jeongmal mideulsuga eopseo!
You're going to marry her, I really can't believe it!
내가 이렇게 중요한 프로젝트를 맡게 될 줄이야, 이건 정말 놀랍다니!
Naega ireohge jungyohan peurojekteureul matge doel juliya, igeon jeongmal nollapdani!
I never imagined I would be in charge of such an important project, it's really amazing!
내일 시험이 있다니, 왜 아무도 말하지 않았어?
Naeil siheomi itdani, wae amudo malhaji anasseo?
The test is tomorrow, why didn't anyone tell me?
그가 이런 일을 할 줄 알았다니, 나는 정말로 놀라워!
Geuga ireon ireul hal jul alatdani, naneun jeongmalro nollawo!
I'm really surprised that he would do such a thing!
Long explanation:
'~다니 [dani]' is a Korean linguistic structure used to express wonder, disbelief, amazement, or surprise on hearing or recalling certain information. It helps emphasize the speaker’s strong emotional reaction to a particular event or information and is often used in direct or reported speech. It is equivalent to exclaiming 'Really?!' or 'Can't believe it!' in English.