고 나니(까)

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Sequence of actions with background information

After, and then, and so

Indicates that an action or event happens after another action or event but with a reason or cause.

Example

요리를 하고 나니까 주방이 매우 더러워졌어요.

After cooking, the kitchen became very dirty.
오랫동안 무언가를 하고 나니 팔이 조금 아프네요.

After doing something for a long time, my arms hurt a bit.

There are similar forms available which slightly change the meaning such as, 고 나서, 고 나면.

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