Jamo Reader

-아/어 버리다

Completely (regrettably)

intermediate

Expresses completion of an action with finality. Often implies the action was done completely, sometimes regrettably or unfortunately.

  • Regret: "다 먹어 버렸어요" (I ate it all up - unfortunately)
  • Relief: "끝내 버렸어!" (I finished it! - finally done)