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-을 걸 그랬다

should have ~ed (regret)

Attaches to a verb stem to express regret about a past choice, implying the speaker now wishes they had done something differently; casual, spoken register.

Form

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-을걸 그랬다

Examples

  • 우산을 챙겨 올 걸 그랬어요.

    I should have brought an umbrella.

  • 미리 예약할 걸 그랬다.

    I should have made a reservation in advance.

  • 좀 더 일찍 일어날 걸 그랬어.

    I should have gotten up a bit earlier.

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Quick check

  1. 1. What does ‘-을 걸 그랬다’ mean?

  2. 2. Which form means “should have ~ed (regret)”?