B1 · متوسط فصل 1

Setting the Scene and Conditions

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Master the art of conditional expressions to set scenes and link ideas like a native speaker.

  • Construct versatile 'if' and 'when' sentences for everyday life.
  • Use social buffers to make your requests and background statements sound natural.
  • Express hypothetical scenarios and diverse choices with confidence.
Master the conditions that bring your Korean to life.

ما ستتعلمه

Ready to elevate your Korean conversations from simply getting by to truly expressing yourself like a native speaker? In this exciting chapter, you'll dive deep into the art of 'setting the scene' and mastering various conditional expressions. We'll unpack five essential patterns that allow you to link ideas, convey nuances, and build more complex sentences. You'll start with the fundamental «-(으)면» to express general 'if' or 'when' conditions. Then, we'll explore «~는데/은데/ㄴ데», a super useful connector to provide background information, set a polite tone, or introduce a contrast before your main point – making your requests and statements much softer and more natural. Next up is «거든», perfect for 'action-oriented' conditions where you're giving advice, making a suggestion, or a promise contingent on an action. We'll also tackle «ㄴ/는다면», your go-to for sophisticated hypothetical 'what-if' scenarios, letting you express imaginative thoughts and nuanced possibilities. Finally, you'll master «든지/든가», a versatile pattern that allows you to list options while indicating indifference – 'whether A or B, the outcome is the same'. Imagine you're chatting with a friend: 'If it rains, shall we watch a movie instead?' (-(으)면). Or you want to smoothly ask a favor: 'I'm quite busy right now, but could you lend me a hand?' (~는데). You'll be able to give clear instructions: 'If you go to the market, please pick up some fruit for me.' (거든). Ever dreamt in Korean? Now you can express those dreams: 'If I won the lottery, I'd buy a house by the beach!' (ㄴ/는다면). And offer choices effortlessly: 'Whether you come early or late, it's fine.' (든지). By the end of this chapter, you won't just understand conditions; you'll be able to confidently 'set the scene,' express various types of 'if' statements, and handle complex choices, making your Korean sound incredibly fluent and expressive. Get ready to sound more like a native!

  • الشرطية -(으)면: رابط "إذا" و "عندما"
    استخدم (으)면 عشان تربط بين 'شرط' و'نتيجة' أو توضح 'توقيت' حدوث شيء، فكر فيها كأنها 'لو' أو 'لما'. الأدوات: «(으)면»، «الشرط»، «النتيجة».
  • الرابط السياقي: ~는데 (لكن، و، إذن)
    استخدم 는데 لرسم المشهد أو تقديم خلفية قبل طلب شيء أو إظهار تباين. فكر فيها كأداة سحرية للربط بين «السياق» و «النتيجة».
  • نمط 'إذا الفعلية': بمجرد أن... افعل (거든)
    استخدم 거든 لما تحب تحط شرط والنتيجة تكون «أمر»، «اقتراح»، أو «وعد». فكر فيها كأنها أداة ربط للأفعال والطلبات: «명령» (أمر)، «제안» (اقتراح)، «약속» (وعد).
  • إذا الافتراضية (ㄴ/는다면)
    استخدم «ㄴ/는다면» للفرضيات البعيدة، و «라면» للأسماء، و «다면» للصفات عشان كلامك يصير «خيالي» وأكثر دقة.
  • سواء كان أو أي (든지/든가)
    استخدم «든지» لما تحب توضح إن كل الخيارات متاحة أو إن النتيجة واحدة في الآخر، زي «뭐든지» (أي شيء) و «어디든지» (أي مكان).

Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

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    By the end you will be able to: Use five distinct conditional patterns to link thoughts and navigate social situations.

دليل الفصل

نظرة عامة

Welcome to your next big step in mastering Korean grammar B1! This chapter,
Setting the Scene and Conditions,
is designed to transform your conversations from basic exchanges into nuanced, expressive interactions. As you progress in your intermediate Korean journey, simply knowing vocabulary isn't enough; you need to understand how to link ideas, provide context, and express various conditions naturally.
This guide will equip you with five powerful conditional expressions, moving you closer to sounding like a native speaker.
At the CEFR B1 level, you're ready to tackle more complex sentence structures. This chapter focuses on patterns that allow you to set the stage for your main point, introduce conditions, and even speculate on hypothetical situations. We'll explore the versatile -(으)면 for general 'if/when' statements, the crucial ~는데/은데/ㄴ데 for background and polite softening, and 거든 for action-oriented conditions.
You'll also learn ㄴ/는다면 for sophisticated hypothetical scenarios and 든지/든가 for expressing choices with indifference. Mastering these conditional expressions in Korean will significantly enhance your fluency and confidence, making your communication much richer and more effective.

كيف تعمل هذه القاعدة

Let's break down the five essential Korean grammar patterns that will help you set the scene and express conditions.
First up is -(으)면, your foundational 'if' or 'when' connector. You attach -으면 to verb/adjective stems ending in a consonant, and -면 to stems ending in a vowel or consonant. It indicates a general condition or a regular occurrence.
* 비가 오면 집에 있을 거예요. (If it rains, I will stay home.)
* 배고프면 밥 먹어요. (If you're hungry, eat rice.)
Next, we have ~는데/은데/ㄴ데, a super versatile connector often called the social buffer. -는데 is for verbs and adjectives ending in a vowel, -은데 for adjectives ending in a consonant, and -ㄴ데 for verbs and adjectives ending in a consonant and for past tense. It sets background information, provides context, or introduces a contrast, making your following statement or request sound softer.
* 지금 바쁜데, 좀 도와줄 수 있어요? (I'm busy right now, but could you help me a bit?)
* 이 식당은 음식이 맛있는데, 좀 비싸요. (This restaurant's food is delicious, but it's a bit expensive.)
Then there's 거든, the 'action if' pattern. This is used when giving advice, making a suggestion, or a promise contingent on an action. It often implies a future action or situation.
* 궁금한 거 있거든, 언제든지 물어보세요. (If you have anything you're curious about, please ask anytime.)
* 내일 시장에 가거든, 과일 좀 사다 줘. (If you go to the market tomorrow, please buy some fruit for me.)
For sophisticated hypothetical scenarios, you'll use ㄴ/는다면. This pattern is perfect for 'what-if' situations that are often contrary to reality or highly speculative. You attach -ㄴ다면 to verb stems ending in a vowel or , and -는다면 to verb stems ending in a consonant.
For adjectives, use -다면 or -았/었다면 for past hypothetical.
* 복권에 당첨된다면, 세계 여행을 갈 거예요. (If I won the lottery, I would travel the world.)
* 시간이 많다면, 한국어를 더 열심히 공부할 텐데. (If I had more time, I would study Korean harder.)
Finally, 든지/든가 allows you to list options while indicating indifference – 'whether A or B, the outcome is the same.' You attach it directly to verb or adjective stems.
* 오든지 말든지 네 마음대로 해. (Come or not, do as you please.)
* 무엇을 먹든지 다 좋아요. (Whatever I eat, it's all good.)

الأخطاء الشائعة

  1. 1Wrong: 복권에 당첨되면, 세계 여행을 갈 거예요. (If I win the lottery, I will travel the world.)
Correct: 복권에 당첨된다면, 세계 여행을 갈 거예요. (If I won the lottery, I would travel the world.)
*Explanation:* While -(으)면 can express 'if', ㄴ/는다면 is much more suitable for expressing hypothetical or unlikely 'what-if' scenarios, making the statement sound more like a dream or speculation rather than a likely future event.
  1. 1Wrong: 배고프는 데, 밥 먹자. (I'm hungry, let's eat.)
Correct: 배고픈데, 밥 먹자. (I'm hungry, so let's eat.)
*Explanation:* The adjective 배고프다 (to be hungry) conjugates with -ㄴ데 when the stem ends in a consonant (like -ㄴ from 배고프), not -는 데. For adjectives, it's -은데 (if consonant) or -ㄴ데 (if vowel). For verbs, it's always -는데.
  1. 1Wrong: 만약 한국에 가거든, 김치를 사 올게. (If I go to Korea, I'll buy kimchi.)
Correct: 한국에 가거든, 김치를 사 올게. (If you go to Korea, please buy kimchi.)
*Explanation:* 거든 is primarily used for conditions where the speaker is giving advice, a suggestion, or a promise contingent on *the listener's* action, or a general piece of advice. Using it for your own action (especially with 만약) can sound unnatural. For your own action, -(으)면 is more common.

محادثات حقيقية

A

A

지금 출발하거든, 늦지 않을 거야. (If you leave now, you won't be late.)
B

B

알겠어요. 지금 갈게요. (Okay. I'll go now.)
A

A

이 옷은 디자인은 예쁜데, 좀 비싸네요. (This clothing's design is pretty, but it's a bit expensive.)
B

B

맞아요. 세일하면 사려고요. (That's right. If it goes on sale, I'll buy it.)
A

A

만약 시간이 더 있다면, 뭘 하고 싶어요? (If you had more time, what would you want to do?)
B

B

음... 제주도에 가서 한 달 살기 해보고 싶어요! (Hmm... I'd like to go to Jeju Island and try living there for a month!)

أسئلة شائعة

Q

What's the main difference between -(으)면 and ㄴ/는다면 in Korean?

-(으)면 is used for general or likely 'if/when' conditions, while ㄴ/는다면 is specifically for hypothetical, often unlikely or contrary-to-fact, 'what-if' scenarios.

Q

How do I choose between -는데, -은데, and -ㄴ데?

Use -는데 for verbs, and for adjectives ending in a vowel. Use -은데 for adjectives ending in a consonant. Use -ㄴ데 for adjectives ending in a vowel OR for past tense verbs/adjectives. It's all about the stem's ending sound.

Q

Can I use 거든 in formal situations?

While 거든 is generally more common in spoken and informal contexts, it can be used in slightly more formal settings when giving instructions or advice, especially in a professional setting where the speaker is in a position to advise (e.g., «궁금한 점이 있으시거든, 언제든지 연락 주십시오» - If you have any questions, please contact us anytime). However, -(으)면 is generally safer for formal written communication.

Q

Is there any difference between 든지 and 든가?

No, 든지 and 든가 are largely interchangeable and carry the same meaning of

whether A or B
or any A/B with indifference. 든지 might be slightly more common in everyday speech, but both are correct.

السياق الثقافي

These conditional expressions are vital for polite and indirect communication, a hallmark of Korean culture. The use of ~는데/은데/ㄴ데 is particularly common, as it allows speakers to gently introduce a topic or make a request without sounding abrupt. It creates a buffer that shows consideration for the listener.
Similarly, using 거든 for suggestions or advice is a common way to guide someone's actions without being overly direct. Mastering these patterns doesn't just improve your grammar; it helps you navigate the subtle social nuances of speaking Korean like a native.

أمثلة رئيسية (8)

1

The weather is nice, so shall we go for a walk?

الجو جميل، هل نذهب للتمشي؟

الرابط السياقي: ~는데 (لكن، و، إذن)
2

I saw a movie yesterday, and it was really fun.

شاهدت فيلماً بالأمس، وكان ممتعاً حقاً.

الرابط السياقي: ~는데 (لكن، و، إذن)
3

집에 도착하거든 연락해.

كلمني لما توصل البيت.

نمط 'إذا الفعلية': بمجرد أن... افعل (거든)
4

배가 고프거든 이거 먹어.

لو جعت، كُل ده.

نمط 'إذا الفعلية': بمجرد أن... افعل (거든)
5

내가 복권에 당첨된다면 세계 여행을 할 거야.

لو فزت باليانصيب، سأسافر حول العالم.

إذا الافتراضية (ㄴ/는다면)
6

그가 나를 좋아한다면 얼마나 좋을까?

لو كان يحبني، كم سيكون ذلك رائعًا؟

إذا الافتراضية (ㄴ/는다면)
7

사든지 말든지 마음대로 하세요.

سواء اشتريته أم لا، افعل ما يحلو لك.

سواء كان أو أي (든지/든가)
8

어디든지 내가 갈게.

سأذهب إلى أي مكان.

سواء كان أو أي (든지/든가)

نصائح وحيل (4)

💡

سر السؤال عن الإذن

لو تبي تسأل 'هل ينفع...؟' ادمج (으)면 مع الفعل 되다. مثلاً: «이거 지금 먹으면 돼요?» (هل ينفع آكل هذا الحين؟)
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: الشرطية -(으)면: رابط "إذا" و "عندما"
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نهاية الجملة المفتوحة

إذا سألك أحدهم خدمة لا تستطيع فعلها، أنهِ جملتك بـ «...는데요». تبدو ألطف بكثير من قول 'لا' مباشرة: «죄송한데 지금 바쁜데요...»
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: الرابط السياقي: ~는데 (لكن، و، إذن)
⚠️

فخ نهاية الجملة

لا تلخبط بين 거든 اللي بتربط جملتين (بمعنى لو)، وبين 거든요 اللي بتيجي في آخر الجملة (بمعنى لأن). لو شفتها في آخر الكلام، فهي مش شرط! «그건 어렵거든요.»
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: نمط 'إذا الفعلية': بمجرد أن... افعل (거든)
🎯

استخدمها في الكتابة

لما تكتب موضوع تعبير في امتحان التوبيك، استخدم ㄴ/는다면 عشان تبين أكاديمي ومحترف أكتر من 면 البسيطة. مثلاً: «경제 상황이 좋아진다면 좋겠습니다.»
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: إذا الافتراضية (ㄴ/는다면)

المفردات الرئيسية (5)

비가 오다 (biga oda) to rain 바쁘다 (bappeuda) to be busy 시장 (sijang) market 로또 (lotto) lottery 상관없다 (sanggwaneopda) to not matter

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Review Summary

  • Verb + (으)면
  • Verb/Adj + 는데/은데/ㄴ데
  • Verb + 거든
  • Verb + ㄴ/는다면
  • Verb + 든지/든가

أخطاء شائعة

The 'if' clause shouldn't dictate a past tense result unless the condition is also past.

Wrong: 비가 오면 영화를 봤어요. (If it rains, I watched a movie.)
صحيح: 비가 오면 영화를 봐요. (If it rains, I watch a movie.)

~는데 is used for context, but should lead to a polite request, not a blunt demand.

Wrong: 바쁜데, 도와주세요. (I am busy, but help me.)
صحيح: 바쁜데, 좀 도와줄 수 있어요? (I am busy, could you help me?)

~든지 implies a choice between different options, not the same action twice.

Wrong: 가든지 가든지 하세요. (Go or go.)
صحيح: 가든지 오든지 하세요. (Either go or come.)

القواعد في هذا الفصل (5)

Next Steps

You've done an incredible job today! Keep practicing these patterns, and you'll find your Korean becoming more fluid every single day.

Journaling: Write 5 sentences using ~는데 to describe your daily routine.

تدريب سريع (10)

جد الخطأ في الفعل غير المنتظم.

음악을 듣으면 기분이 좋아요.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:
듣다 (يسمع) فعل غير منتظم بـ ㄷ. الـ ㄷ تتحول لـ ㄹ قبل حرف العلة. لذا 듣 + 으면 تصير 들으면.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: الشرطية -(으)면: رابط "إذا" و "عندما"

املأ الفراغ لتقول 'مهما كان ما تأكله'.

네가 무엇을 _______ 상관없어.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 먹든지
عشان تقول 'أياً كان ما تأكله' بنستخدم جذر الفعل '먹' مع '든지'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: سواء كان أو أي (든지/든가)

املأ الفراغ بالصيغة الصحيحة لفعل '가다' (يذهب).

지금 학교에 ____, 같이 갈래?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 가는데
'가다' فعل حركي، لذا يأخذ دائماً '는데' في صيغة المضارع.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: الرابط السياقي: ~는데 (لكن، و، إذن)

املأ الفراغ بالتصريف الصحيح للفعل 가다 (يذهب).

내일 날شي가 좋으면, 공원에 ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:
الشرط هو 'لو الجو حلو' (좋으면). جملة النتيجة تحتاج فعل أساسي. هنا 'سأذهب' (갈게요) هي الأنسب. '가면' تعني 'لو ذهبت' وهذا تكرار للشرط.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: الشرطية -(으)면: رابط "إذا" و "عندما"

أي جملة هي الصحيحة قواعدياً؟

اختر الجملة الصحيحة لقول 'الطعام لذيذ لكنه غالٍ'.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 음식이 맛있는데 비싸요.
كلمة '맛있다' تنتهي بـ '있다'، لذا يجب استخدام '는데' وليس '은데'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: الرابط السياقي: ~는데 (لكن، و، إذن)

ابحث عن الخطأ في الجملة وصححه.

날씨가 좋은데 산책해요. (انتظر، الصفة '좋다' تنتهي بباتشيم!)

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 날씨가 좋은데 산책해요.
'좋다' صفة تنتهي بباتشيم، لذا '은데' هي الصحيحة. الجملة الأصلية كانت صحيحة بالفعل!

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: الرابط السياقي: ~는데 (لكن، و، إذن)

املاً الفراغ بالصيغة الصحيحة لفعل '가다' (يذهب).

백화점에 __ 선물을 사자.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 가거든
بما إن الجملة التانية فيها اقتراح ('사자')، فصيغة '가거든' هي الأنسب للشرط.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: نمط 'إذا الفعلية': بمجرد أن... افعل (거든)

جد الخطأ في هذه الجملة وقم بتصحيحه.

한국에 오거든 연락해요.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Correct as is
الجملة صحيحة تماماً لغوياً: 'لو جيت كوريا، اتصل بيا'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: نمط 'إذا الفعلية': بمجرد أن... افعل (거든)

املاً الفراغ بصيغة الافتراض الصحيحة لفعل '먹다' (يأكل).

내가 매운 음식을 잘 ____ 얼마나 좋을까?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 먹는다면
'먹다' هو فعل حركي بينتهي بحرف ساكن، عشان هيك بنضيف '는다면' للافتراض.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: إذا الافتراضية (ㄴ/는다면)

لاقي الغلط في الجملة وصلحه.

Find and fix the mistake:

그가 가수의라면 노래를 잘 불렀을 거야.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 그가 가수라면 노래를 잘 불렀을 거야.
'가수' (مغني) هو اسم بينتهي بحرف علة، فبياخد '라면' مش '의라면' أو '인다면'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: إذا الافتراضية (ㄴ/는다면)

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أسئلة شائعة (6)

-(으)면 هي شرطية (لو/إذا)، يعني شيء يؤدي لنتيجة. أما -(을/ㄹ) 때 فهي للزمن فقط (وقت/خلال). استخدم الأولى للسبب والنتيجة: «비가 오면 안 나가요.»
فقط لو كنت تعبر عن ندم أو افتراض خيالي 'لو كنت أدري...'. للأحداث الواقعية اللي صارت، استخدم -(을/ㄹ) 때. «한국에 갔을 때 좋았어요.»
ليس دائماً! غالباً ما تعني 'و' أو 'بما أن'. وظيفتها الأساسية هي تقديم معلومة خلفية وليس بالضرورة إظهار تعارض. مثل: «배고픈데 뭐 먹을까?» تعني 'أنا جائع، (لذا) ماذا نأكل؟'.
نستخدم '은데' للصفات التي تنتهي بحرف ساكن (باتشيم)، مثل '좋다' تصبح «좋은데». ونستخدم 'ㄴ데' للصفات التي تنتهي بحرف علة، مثل '크다' تصبح «큰데».
نادراً جداً. هي قاعدة مخصصة للكلام والدردشة. في المقالات الرسمية، الأفضل تستخدم -(으)면 أو -(으)ㄹ 경우.
가면 هي 'لو' العادية والمحايدة. أما 가거든 فبتركز أكتر على 'بمجرد ما توصل هناك، اعمل الفعل ده'. هي مرتبطة أكتر بالفعل اللي هيحصل بعدها.