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only then 그제야
How to say “only then” in Korean? “그제야”. Here you will learn how to pronounce “그제야” correctly and in the comments below you will be able to get all sorts of advice on only then in Korean like tips & tricks to remember it, questions, explanations and more.

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그제야 info.

Tips to remember:
• Notice the parts: "그" means "that" and "제야" sounds like “only then” when something happens. You might visualize a timeline where an expected event finally occurs "only then" after a delay.
• Associate it with a delayed realization––only after some condition was met does the consequence follow.

Explanations:
• "그제야" is an adverb indicating that something happened later than expected; it emphasizes that an action or realization occurred only at that particular moment.
• It is often used to mark the point in time when something finally became apparent.

Other words with similar meanings:
• 비로소 (bi-ro-so) – often translates as "only then" or "at last."
• 그때서야 (geu-ttae-seo-ya) – can also be used to mean "only then," though the nuance might vary slightly.

Alternate meanings and slang usage:
• There are no widely recognized slang uses of "그제야;" it is used strictly in its temporal, adverbial sense.

Examples of sentences:
1. Korean: 나는 그제야 진실을 알았다.
Romanized: Naneun geu-je-ya jinsireul aratda.
English: Only then did I learn the truth.

2. Korean: 편지를 보내고 그제야 연락이 왔다.
Romanized: Pyeonjireul bonaego geu-je-ya yeollagi watda.
English: Only then, after sending the letter, did I receive a response.

3. Korean: 문제를 해결하고 그제야 모두가 안심했다.
Romanized: Munjele haegyeolhago geu-je-ya moduga ansimhaetda.
English: Only after solving the problem did everyone feel relieved.

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