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Transitions show the relationship between sentences: cause, contrast, addition, sequence, or a new example. These 30 Korean words and phrases can help connect an essay, including writing practice for an intermediate or advanced Korean class or the TOPIK exam.
Choose a transition because it expresses the relationship you mean. Adding one to every sentence can make an essay repetitive. Several entries below are time expressions or phrases, rather than interchangeable conjunctions.
The Latin column follows Revised Romanization, not an English sound guide. It does not mark every predictable pronunciation detail. Check dictionary recordings when learning unfamiliar words.