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Decoded Slug: ~어/아 갖다 [eo/a gatda] (To keep doing)
Korean Grammar Point
~어/아 갖다 [eo/a gatda] (To keep doing)
~어/아 갖다 [eo/a gatda] (To keep doing)
Short explanation:
This grammar point is used to represent the continuous action or the state of a certain action.
Formation:
Verb stem + 어/아(If the final vowel of the stem is ㅏ or ㅗ use 아) + 갖다
Examples:
저는 학교에서 계속 공부해 갔다가, 결국 성적이 향상되었어요.
Jeoneun hakgyoeseo gyesok gongbuhae gatdagga, gyeolguk seongjeogi hyangsangdoeesseoyo.
I kept studying at school, and eventually, my grades improved.
그녀는 행복한 표정을 지어 갔다가, 마침내 우승했어요.
Geunyeoneun haengbokhan pyojeongeul jieo gatdagga, machimnae useunghaesseyo.
She kept wearing a happy expression, and finally, she won.
친구들은 축구 경기를 치러 갔다가, 우리 팀이 결국 이겼어요.
Chingudeureun chukgu gyeonggireul chireo gatdagga, uri timi gyeolguk igyeosseoyo.
My friends kept playing the football match, and eventually our team won.
어머니는 힘들어하시면서도 계속 화장실을 청소해 갔는데, 정말 존경스럽습니다.
Eomeonineun himdeuleohasimyeonsedo gyesok hwajangsireul cheongsohae gatneunde, jeongmal jongyeongseureopsseubnida.
Even though my mother was tired, she kept cleaning the bathroom, I really respect her.
Long explanation:
The Korean grammar point '~어/아 갖다 [eo/a gatda]' is used to express the idea of continuing to do an action, or maintaining a certain state. When attached to a verb stem, it indicates that the action expressed by the verb is being done continuously. It is used to emphasize the prolonged or persistent nature of an action or condition.