고서야

Used to say that the first clause happens then the second clause.

Typically translates to "then" or "only after."

The first clause is a condition of the second clause.

Subjects must be the same in both clauses and the second clause should include an expression of possibility (ex. (을)ㄹ 수 있다).

Conjugation

All Tenses
AV (V) 가다 가고서야
AV (C) 먹다 먹고서야
Hada 하다 하고서야

Example Sentences

Polite

밥을 먹고서야 학교에 갈 수 있어요.
After eating then I can go to school.

Polite

숙제를 끝내고서야 놀 수 있어요.
Only after finishing my homework can I play.