Grammar Info

Level 2: 2/29

그리고,그래서

And, And then, Therefore, So

Structure

verb/noun + 그리고 + verb/noun

verb/noun + 그래서 + verb/noun

Info

Word type: Conjuction

Uses: linking phrases

About 그리고/그래서

그리고 has the meaning of “and” or “and then” depending on the context, it can also be used for both linking nouns and phrases, but in colloquial situations, 그리고 is more commonly used for linking phrases.

    • 김치는 맛있어요. 그리고 한국 음식이에요.

      Kimchi is delicious. And it is korean food.

    그래서 has the meaning of “therefore” and “so”, and just as in English, using it between two sentences shows a logical relation between sentences.

      • 김치는 맛있어요. 그래서 김치를 많이 먹어요.

        Kimchi is delicious. So I eat a lot of kimchi.