Usage of '이어서'
'이어서' is an adverb used to indicate that one action or event follows directly after another without interruption. It often connects two events in time or sequence, similar to 'then', 'next', or 'subsequently' in English.
Common contexts
It is frequently used in formal and informal speech to describe sequences of events, such as meetings, performances, or daily activities. It can also appear in written narratives to show chronological order.
Collocations and patterns
- '이어서 발표하다' (to present subsequently): used when one presentation follows another.
- '이어서 시작하다' (to start next): used to indicate the next event begins immediately.
- '이어서 진행하다' (to proceed continuously): used in formal contexts like meetings or ceremonies.
Register and nuance
'이어서' is neutral in formality and can be used in both spoken and written Korean. It implies continuity and smooth transition between events.
Common learner mistake
Do not confuse '이어서' with '이어서서' or '이어져서' which are less common or grammatically different. Also, avoid using '이어서' when events are not directly connected in time or sequence.