Dictionary — Entry No. 1016
나갔어
nagasseo · verb
나갔어
nagasseo
[nah-GAH-ssuh]
verbbeginner
Meaning
Past tense of ‘nagada’ (나가다) meaning to go out or leave. Describes the action of exiting or departing from a place.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Going out is central to K-Drama plots and K-Pop idol daily life content. ‘Went out’ appears frequently in survival shows and reality series. Movement and location changes drive narrative.
Example Sentences
나는 밖에 나갔어.
naneun bakk-e nagasseo.
I went outside (left indoors)
친구가 먼저 나갔어.
chingu-ga meonseo nagasseo.
My friend left first (departed earlier)
그들은 집을 나갔어.
geudeul-eun jib-eul nagasseo.
They left their house (permanent or temporary departure)
⚠️ Don’t use nagasseo when…
나갔어 vs 갔어 (gasseo) — subtle difference. 나갔어 emphasizes leaving/exiting a location. 갔어 is general ‘went.’ Don’t confuse with 나가다 (to work outside/external job).
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: All of Us Are Dead — students leaving school building during zombie apocalypse crisis
- K-Pop: Stray Kids — ‘God’s Menu’ music video features members going out and exploring spaces
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