어쩌다

Meanings

accidentally; by chanceIncidentally to one's surprise.
occasionally; now and thenOnce in a while, or sometimes.

Other Words Spelled the Same (2)

어쩌다 · verb

doTo do something in a certain way.
be a certainThe word meaning 'what,' 'whatever,' etc.

Entry 3

An abbreviated word for '어찌하다.'

Examples from Lessons (2)

어쩌다 우리 가 이렇게 가까워지게 되었는지 신기해.
It is amazing how we ended up getting this close.
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친구 추천 으로 어쩌다 보니 여기 까지 오게 되었지만, 디저트 비주얼을 보니까 정말 오길 잘한 것 같아.
I ended up here by chance because a friend recommended it, but seeing how the dessert looks, I think it was a really good decision to come.
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Grammar in These Examples

-ㄴ다/는다Level 1Plain declarative ending -(으)니Level 4Since, because