The Korean conditional ending '-(으)면' is versatile. It can be attached to verbs or adjectives to express conditions. If the stem ends in a consonant, you add '으면'; if it ends in a vowel or 'ㄹ', you add '면'.
This grammatical pattern indicates that the action or state in the following clause depends on the condition presented in the first clause. It's similar to saying 'if' or 'when' in English.
For instance, '비가 오면' means 'if it rains' or 'when it rains'. The result or consequence will then follow.
으면 في 30 ثانية
- Use '으면' to say 'if' or 'when'.
- Attach it to verb or adjective stems.
- If the stem ends in a consonant, use '으면'; if it ends in a vowel, use '면'.
أمثلة حسب المستوى
시간이 있으면 영화 볼까요?
If we have time, shall we watch a movie?
Used to express a condition where if 'A' happens, then 'B' will follow. Here, '있으면' means 'if there is'.
배고프면 이거 먹어.
If you're hungry, eat this.
Here, '배고프면' means 'if you are hungry'. The '-으면' ending is attached to adjectives and verbs.
비가 오면 집에 있을 거예요.
If it rains, I'll stay at home.
'오면' means 'if it comes/rains'. This shows a future conditional action.
도착하면 전화해 주세요.
When you arrive, please call me.
'도착하면' means 'when you arrive' or 'if you arrive'. It can also express 'when' an action occurs.
피곤하면 좀 쉬세요.
If you're tired, rest a bit.
'피곤하면' means 'if you are tired'. This is a polite suggestion based on a condition.
궁금하면 물어보세요.
If you're curious, please ask.
'궁금하면' means 'if you are curious'. This encourages asking questions based on curiosity.
만약 필요하면 제가 도와줄게요.
If you happen to need it, I'll help you.
'만약' (if/in case) emphasizes the conditional nature. '필요하면' means 'if you need'.
한국에 가면 김치찌개를 먹어봐야 해요.
If you go to Korea, you should try kimchi jjigae.
'가면' means 'if/when you go'. This suggests an action to take when a condition is met.
내일 날씨가 좋으면 우리는 소풍 갈 거예요.
If the weather is good tomorrow, we will go on a picnic.
돈이 많으면 차를 살 수 있어요.
If you have a lot of money, you can buy a car.
피곤하면 쉬어야 해요.
If you are tired, you should rest.
궁금한 것이 있으면 언제든지 물어보세요.
If you have anything you're curious about, please ask anytime.
시간이 있으면 영화를 보러 갈까요?
If you have time, shall we go see a movie?
한국에 가면 김치를 꼭 먹어보세요.
If you go to Korea, definitely try kimchi.
배고프면 이 빵을 먹어도 돼요.
If you're hungry, you can eat this bread.
만약 제가 틀리면 고쳐주세요.
If I'm wrong, please correct me.
지금 바로 시작하면, 마감일까지 충분히 끝낼 수 있을 거예요.
If you start right now, you'll be able to finish by the deadline.
날씨가 좋으면, 우리 공원에 가서 피크닉 할까요?
If the weather is good, shall we go to the park and have a picnic?
만약 제가 로또에 당첨되면, 세계 여행을 갈 거예요.
If I win the lottery, I'm going to travel the world.
도움이 필요하면, 언제든지 저에게 연락하세요.
If you need help, please contact me anytime.
그 영화를 보면, 분명히 감동받을 거예요.
If you watch that movie, you'll definitely be moved.
졸리면, 잠깐 낮잠을 자는 게 좋아요.
If you're sleepy, it's good to take a short nap.
이 책을 읽으면, 새로운 지식을 많이 얻을 수 있어요.
If you read this book, you can gain a lot of new knowledge.
규칙적으로 운동하면, 건강에 아주 좋을 거예요.
If you exercise regularly, it will be very good for your health.
أنماط نحوية
تعبيرات اصطلاحية
"비가 오면, 나는 집에 있을 거야."
If it rains, I'll stay home.
비가 오면, 나는 집에 있을 거야.
neutral"배고프면 밥 먹자."
If you're hungry, let's eat.
배고프면 밥 먹자.
informal"시간 있으면 영화 볼까요?"
If you have time, shall we watch a movie?
시간 있으면 영화 볼까요?
neutral"피곤하면 쉬세요."
If you're tired, please rest.
피곤하면 쉬세요.
neutral"궁금하면 물어보세요."
If you're curious, please ask.
궁금하면 물어보세요.
neutral"돈이 많으면 좋겠다."
It would be nice if I had a lot of money.
돈이 많으면 좋겠다.
neutral"책을 읽으면 지식이 늘어요."
If you read books, your knowledge increases.
책을 읽으면 지식이 늘어요.
neutral"날씨가 좋으면 산책 갈 거예요."
If the weather is good, I will go for a walk.
날씨가 좋으면 산책 갈 거예요.
neutral"졸리면 커피 마셔요."
If you're sleepy, drink coffee.
졸리면 커피 마셔요.
informal"힘들면 저에게 이야기하세요."
If it's hard, tell me.
힘들면 저에게 이야기하세요.
neutralأنماط الجُمل
Verb/Adjective Stem + (으)면 + Resulting Clause
Noun + 이면/면 + Resulting Clause (to mean 'if it is X')
Past Tense (았/었) + 으면 + Resulting Clause (to mean 'if something had happened')
Aspiration/Wish: (으)면 좋겠다
Commands/Suggestions: (으)면 안 돼요 / (으)면 돼요
Questions: (으)면 어떻게 해요?
Repetition/Habit: (으)면 항상...
Consequence: (으)면 ~ (result)
عائلة الكلمة
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الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةBoth "으면" and "-면" mean "if" or "when." The difference is that you use "-으면" after a consonant and "-면" after a vowel. For example, 먹다 (to eat) becomes 먹으면 (if you eat), and 가다 (to go) becomes 가면 (if you go). They are essentially the same grammatical function, just with different forms depending on the preceding syllable's ending.
Generally, "으면" is used for hypothetical or future conditions. While you might occasionally see it in a past context to describe a general truth or repeated past action, it's not its primary use. For past conditions, you would typically use other grammar structures like "-았/었으면" (if it had been) or "-았/었을 때" (when it was).
"으면" can express both a condition and a temporal relationship. It can mean "if" (conditional) or "when" (temporal). The meaning often becomes clear from the context. For example, "비가 오면, 집에 있을 거예요" means "If it rains, I will stay home" (conditional), while "졸업하면, 여행 갈 거예요" means "When I graduate, I will travel" (temporal).
To make a negative conditional with "으면," you attach "지 않다" (to not do) to the verb stem before adding "으면." For example, "가지 않으면" (if you don't go) or "먹지 않으면" (if you don't eat). Alternatively, you can use the negative prefix "안-" directly before the verb, like "안 오면" (if you don't come).
Almost all verbs and adjectives can use "으면." The only exceptions would be certain irregular verbs or adjectives where the stem changes. For example, for verbs ending in ㄹ, the ㄹ drops before "으면." For example, 살다 (to live) becomes 살면 (if you live), not 살으면.
Both "으면" and "-다면" express conditions. However, "-다면" is often used for hypothetical or less certain conditions, or when reporting someone else's hypothetical statement. It can sound a bit more formal or indirect than "으면." For everyday conversational use, "으면" is usually sufficient.
You don't directly attach "으면" to nouns. To create a conditional phrase with a noun, you would typically use "(이)라면" (if it is Noun). For example, "학생이면" (if you are a student) or "의사라면" (if you are a doctor)."
Yes, "으면" almost always introduces a condition, and the clause that follows is the result or consequence of that condition. It sets up a cause-and-effect relationship, even if the effect is simply a statement about what will happen.
Yes, you can combine "으면" with many other grammar patterns to create more complex sentences. For example, "으면 좋겠다" (it would be good if...), "으면 안 되다" (you shouldn't if...), or "으면 어때요?" (how about if...). This allows for a wide range of expressions.
Some very common phrases with "으면" include: 시간 있으면 (if you have time), 배고프면 (if you're hungry), 비가 오면 (if it rains), 궁금하면 (if you're curious), 도움이 필요하면 (if you need help). These show how widely it's used in daily conversation.
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Complete the sentence with the correct conditional form: 'If I go to Korea, I will eat kimchi.'
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한국에 가면 김치를 먹을 거예요.
Complete the sentence: 'If the weather is good, we will go for a walk.'
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날씨가 좋으면 산책할 거예요.
Complete the sentence: 'If I have time, I will read a book.'
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시간이 있으면 책을 읽을 거예요.
What does the person do if they have time?
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저는 학생입니다. 저는 한국어를 공부합니다. 시간이 있으면 한국 드라마를 봅니다. 시간이 없으면 책을 읽습니다.
What does the person do if they have time?
The passage states, '시간이 있으면 한국 드라마를 봅니다.' (If I have time, I watch Korean dramas.)
The passage states, '시간이 있으면 한국 드라마를 봅니다.' (If I have time, I watch Korean dramas.)
What will the person do if they don't have money?
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저는 내일 쇼핑 갈 거예요. 돈이 있으면 옷을 살 거예요. 돈이 없으면 안 살 거예요.
What will the person do if they don't have money?
The passage says, '돈이 없으면 안 살 거예요.' (If I don't have money, I will not buy it.)
The passage says, '돈이 없으면 안 살 거예요.' (If I don't have money, I will not buy it.)
What will the person do if their friend comes over?
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친구가 집에 올 거예요. 친구가 오면 같이 밥을 먹을 거예요. 친구가 안 오면 혼자 밥을 먹을 거예요.
What will the person do if their friend comes over?
The passage states, '친구가 오면 같이 밥을 먹을 거예요.' (If my friend comes, we will eat together.)
The passage states, '친구가 오면 같이 밥을 먹을 거예요.' (If my friend comes, we will eat together.)
저는 바쁘___, 도와드릴 수 없어요. (I'm busy, so I can't help.)
The particle '으면' is used to express a conditional 'if' or 'when'. In this context, it means 'if I am busy'.
비가 오___, 우리는 집에 있을 거예요. (If it rains, we will stay home.)
Here, '으면' indicates a condition: 'if it rains'.
한국에 가___, 불고기를 꼭 먹어보세요. (If you go to Korea, definitely try Bulgogi.)
'으면' is used to suggest an action when a certain condition is met.
시간이 있으___, 저를 만나러 오세요. (If you have time, come meet me.)
This sentence uses '으면' to express a condition: 'if you have time'.
배고프___, 라면을 끓여 먹어요. (If you're hungry, boil and eat ramen.)
'으면' sets the condition for the action that follows.
돈이 많___, 세계 여행을 갈 거예요. (If I have a lot of money, I will go on a world trip.)
The condition 'if I have a lot of money' is expressed with '으면'.
If we have time, shall we go see a movie?
If you're tired, please rest a bit.
If you're curious, ask me.
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배고프면 밥 먹자.
Focus: 배고프면
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바쁘면 다음에 이야기해요.
Focus: 바쁘면
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날씨가 좋으면 산책하러 갑시다.
Focus: 좋으면
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Write a sentence using '으면' to express a condition related to studying hard for an exam.
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열심히 공부하면 시험에 합격할 수 있을 거예요. (If you study hard, you'll be able to pass the exam.)
Create a sentence using '으면' to talk about what you'll do if the weather is good tomorrow.
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내일 날씨가 좋으면 공원에 갈 거예요. (If the weather is good tomorrow, I will go to the park.)
Write a sentence using '으면' to suggest a solution if someone is hungry.
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배고프면 라면을 먹어요. (If you are hungry, eat ramen.)
What will happen if the friend is late?
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친구가 늦으면 우리는 그냥 출발할 거예요. 기다리지 않을 거예요. (If my friend is late, we will just leave. We won't wait.)
What will happen if the friend is late?
The passage clearly states '우리는 그냥 출발할 거예요. 기다리지 않을 거예요.' meaning 'we will just leave. We won't wait.'
The passage clearly states '우리는 그냥 출발할 거예요. 기다리지 않을 거예요.' meaning 'we will just leave. We won't wait.'
What is recommended to do if you go to Korea?
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한국에 가면 맛있는 음식을 많이 먹을 수 있어요. 불고기나 비빔밥 같은 한국 음식을 꼭 먹어보세요. (If you go to Korea, you can eat a lot of delicious food. Be sure to try Korean food like Bulgogi or Bibimbap.)
What is recommended to do if you go to Korea?
The passage mentions '맛있는 음식을 많이 먹을 수 있어요' (you can eat a lot of delicious food) and '불고기나 비빔밥 같은 한국 음식을 꼭 먹어보세요' (be sure to try Korean food like Bulgogi or Bibimbap).
The passage mentions '맛있는 음식을 많이 먹을 수 있어요' (you can eat a lot of delicious food) and '불고기나 비빔밥 같은 한국 음식을 꼭 먹어보세요' (be sure to try Korean food like Bulgogi or Bibimbap).
What should you do if you have free time?
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시간이 있으면 도서관에 가서 책을 빌리세요. 재미있는 책이 많이 있을 거예요. (If you have time, go to the library and borrow a book. There will be many interesting books.)
What should you do if you have free time?
The passage directly states '시간이 있으면 도서관에 가서 책을 빌리세요' (If you have time, go to the library and borrow a book).
The passage directly states '시간이 있으면 도서관에 가서 책을 빌리세요' (If you have time, go to the library and borrow a book).
This sentence means 'If it rains, I will stay home.' The '으면' attaches to '오다' (to come) to form the conditional clause '오면'.
This sentence means 'If you are hungry, eat.' '배고프다' (to be hungry) combines with '으면' to create '배고프면'.
This sentence means 'If you are busy, contact me later.' '바쁘다' (to be busy) becomes '바쁘면' with the conditional ending.
내일 날씨가 좋___ 우리는 소풍을 갈 거예요.
The '-(으)면' grammar is used to express a condition or assumption. If the weather is good, then we will go on a picnic.
시간이 있___ 저 좀 도와주시겠어요?
The '-(으)면' grammar is used to ask if someone would do something under a certain condition. If you have time, would you help me?
배고프___ 이거 드세요.
The '-(으)면' grammar is used to give a command or suggestion based on a condition. If you are hungry, eat this.
열심히 공부하___ 좋은 성적을 받을 수 있을 거예요.
The '-(으)면' grammar indicates a condition for achieving a certain outcome. If you study hard, you will be able to get good grades.
이 약을 먹___ 나을 거예요.
The '-(으)면' grammar is used to express a likely result if a certain action is taken. If you take this medicine, you will get better.
잘 모르겠___ 선생님께 물어보세요.
The '-(으)면' grammar is used to give advice based on a condition. If you don't know well, ask the teacher.
What would you do if you had time?
What will they do if it rains?
What can you eat if you're hungry?
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피곤하면 쉬세요.
Focus: 피곤하면 (pi-gon-ha-myeon)
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궁금하면 물어보세요.
Focus: 궁금하면 (gung-geum-ha-myeon)
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도착하면 전화해 주세요.
Focus: 도착하면 (do-chak-ha-myeon)
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Listen for what happens if the project is successful.
Listen for the condition that leads to going for a walk.
Listen for when you should ask questions.
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시간이 있으면 같이 영화 보러 갈까요?
Focus: 있으면
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만약 내일 비가 오면 우리는 실내 활동을 해야 해요.
Focus: 오면
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더 자세한 정보가 필요하시면 저에게 말씀해주세요.
Focus: 필요하시면
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This sentence means 'If it rains, I will stay home.' The '으면' attaches to '오다' (to come) to form '오면', indicating a conditional 'if it rains'.
This sentence means 'If you study hard, you can get good grades.' '공부하다' (to study) becomes '공부하면' to express the condition.
This sentence means 'If you're hungry, shall we boil and eat ramen?' '배고프다' (to be hungry) becomes '배고프면' for the conditional clause.
This sentence means 'If it rains tomorrow, I will stay home.' The conditional '으면' connects '비가 오다' (to rain) with the consequence '집에 있다' (to stay home).
This means 'If you have time, shall we watch a movie together?' The '있으면' indicates the condition for watching a movie.
This translates to 'If I'm hungry, I'll cook and eat ramen.' '고프면' is the conditional form of '고프다' (to be hungry).
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Summary
The conditional ending '으면' is essential for forming 'if/when' clauses in Korean, linking a condition to a result.
- Use '으면' to say 'if' or 'when'.
- Attach it to verb or adjective stems.
- If the stem ends in a consonant, use '으면'; if it ends in a vowel, use '면'.
محتوى ذو صلة
هذه الكلمة بلغات أخرى
عبارات ذات صلة
مزيد من كلمات food
몇 개
A2How many items?
~정도
A1Suffix meaning "about" or "approximately."
추가
A2Addition, extra (e.g., extra order).
~은/는 후에
A2After ~ing; indicates an action that occurs subsequent to another.
중에서
A2Among, out of (selection).
식욕
A2Appetite.
에피타이저
A2An appetizer.
전채
A2Appetizer.
먹음직스럽다
B2To look appetizing, delicious.
사과
A1apple
