Dictionary — Entry No. 0843
그리고
geurigo-adj · conjunction
그리고
geurigo-adj
[GROO-ri-go]
conjunctionbeginner
Meaning
Casual conjunction meaning ‘and’ that connects ideas sequentially. Unlike simple list conjunctions, it maintains conversational flow and suggests natural progression or continuation of thought.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Fundamental connector in Korean casual speech and K-Drama rapid-fire dialogue. K-Pop idols string these together in storytelling mode—’그리고 그리고 그리고’—when recounting events excitedly. Creates a breathless, conversational rhythm that sounds authentically Korean.
Example Sentences
학교 가고 숙제 하고 잤어.
hagyo gago suk-je hago jasseo.
I went to school, did homework, and went to bed. (simple sequence)
노래 부르고 춤 추고 행복했어.
norae bureogo chum chugo haengbokhaesseo.
I sang, danced, and was happy. (describing a full experience)
밥 먹고 영화 보고 집에 갔어.
bap meok-go yeonghwa bogo jibe gasseo.
I ate, watched a movie, and went home. (narrative recap)
⚠️ Don’t use geurigo-adj when…
그리고 is for lists and sequences; don’t use for complex logic or causation (use 그래서 instead). Overuse sounds juvenile—vary connectors. The -go ending is casual; use -고 in formal contexts.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Hotel del Luna — Jang Man-weol rambles with ‘그리고 그리고 그리고’ when telling ghost backstories, creating emotional buildup.
- K-Pop: Stray Kids — Members excitedly narrate comeback schedule as ‘곡 녹음하고 뮤비 촬영하고 프로모션 하고!’ (record, film, promote), stringing 그리고 moments together.
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