그리고
geurigo[kɯɾiɡo̞]
The English phrase "and then" can be translated into Korean as 그리고 (geurigo).
그리고 is a conjunction used to introduce the next event in a sequence or an additional point. In spoken Korean, 그리고 is frequently used as a filler or a way to pause while thinking of the next point in a sequence.
Which one should you use?
While 그리고 is used to start a new sentence, the suffix -고 is attached directly to a verb stem to connect two actions within a single sentence. Additionally, 그리고서 is slightly more formal than 그리고 and is commonly used in written language, while 그러고 is an informal way to say 'and then' in Korean often used in conversation.
How do you pronounce it?
geurigo
Did you know?
- When using the suffix -고 to connect verbs, the tense of the entire sequence is usually determined only by the very last verb in the sentence.
- In Korean, using 그리고 to start every sentence in a story can sound childish or like a primary school essay. Adult speakers often omit the conjunction entirely and let the sentence order imply the sequence.
- The word 그리고 is built from the root 그, which means 'that'. It literally functions as a way of saying 'and doing that', linking the current thought to the previous one.
Examples in context
- 절차를 먼저 따르고, 그리고서 결정을 내려야 합니다.You need to follow the procedure first and then make a decision.
- 사과를 샀어요. 그리고 바나나도 샀어요.sagwareul sasseoyo. geurigo banana-do sasseoyo.I bought apples. And then I bought bananas too.
- 숙제를 했어요. 그리고 게임을 했어요.sukjereul haesseoyo. geurigo geimeul haesseoyo.I did my homework. And then I played games.
- 밥을 먹었어요. 그리고 커피를 마셨어요.babeul meogeosseoyo. geurigo keopireul masyeosseoyo.I ate a meal. And then I drank coffee.
Example conversation
Dohyun and Jieun are discussing their weekend plans.
- 도현 Do-hyeon이번 주말에 영화를 봐요.ibeon jumare yeonghwareul bwayo.Let's watch a movie this weekend.
- 지은 Ji-eun좋아요! 그리고 맛있는 것도 먹어요.joayo! geurigo masinneun geotdo meogeoyo.Great! And then let's eat something delicious.
- 도현 Do-hyeon그럴까요? 어디로 갈까요?geureolkkayo? eodiro galkkayo?Shall we? Where should we go?
- 지은 Ji-eun제가 맛집을 찾아볼게요.jega matjibeul chajabolgeyo.I will look for a good restaurant.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 그리고, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 그리고, CC BY-SA 4.0.
