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Korean
Etymology
From 그 (geu, “that”) + 동안 (dong'an, “period of time”).
Pronunciation
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| Revised Romanization? | geudong'an |
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| Revised Romanization (translit.)? | geudong'an |
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| McCune–Reischauer? | kŭdongan |
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| Yale Romanization? | kutongan |
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Adverb
그동안 • (geudong'an)
- since our last meeting or conversation
- 그동안 잘 지내셨습니까?
- geudongan jal jinaesyeosseumnikka? - Have you been well?
- the period of time just mentioned (= 그 동안)