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A1 conjunction #5,000 más común 3 min de lectura

설령

seollyeong Top 5,000

When you're trying to express a hypothetical situation that might not actually happen, you can use 설령. It’s similar to saying "even if" or "even though" in English. Think of it as introducing a condition that, regardless of its truth, doesn't change the main statement.

For example, 설령 비가 올지라도 (Even if it rains), we will still go. It emphasizes that the outcome remains the same no matter the condition.

Practícalo Ejemplos

§ What '설령' means

The Korean word '설령' (seollyeong) is a conjunction. It's often translated as "even if" or "even though." It introduces a hypothetical or contrary situation, suggesting that despite that situation, a certain outcome or fact remains true. Think of it as setting up a condition that, regardless of its fulfillment, doesn't change the main point.

KOREAN WORD: 설령

PART OF SPEECH: Conjunction

CEFR LEVEL: A1

DEFINITION: Even if; even though.

§ How to use '설령' in sentences

'설령' is almost always followed by verb endings that express hypothetical or conditional situations. The most common endings you'll see with '설령' are:

-(ㄴ/는)다고 해도 or -(ㄴ/는)다고 하더라도: These mean "even if (one says/thinks that)..." or "even though (it is said/thought that)." This is a very common pairing, emphasizing a hypothetical situation.
-아/어도 or -아/어도 좋다/괜찮다: These mean "even if..." and are used to express that something is okay or acceptable despite the condition. While '-아/어도' alone can mean 'even if', adding '설령' strengthens the emphasis on the hypothetical nature.
-을지라도: This is a slightly more formal and emphatic way to say "even if/though." It's less common in everyday conversation but you'll hear it in more formal contexts.

Let's look at some examples to make this clearer.

§ Examples with '설령'

설령 실패한다고 해도, 다시 도전할 거예요.

TRANSLATION HINT: Even if I fail, I will try again.

설령 비가 온다고 해도, 우리는 소풍을 갈 거예요.

TRANSLATION HINT: Even if it rains, we will go on the picnic.

설령 힘들더라도 포기하지 마세요.

TRANSLATION HINT: Even if it's difficult, don't give up.

설령 그가 나를 믿지 않을지라도, 나는 내 할 일을 할 것이다.

TRANSLATION HINT: Even if he doesn't believe me, I will do my part (what I have to do).

설령 시간이 오래 걸린다고 해도, 괜찮아요.

TRANSLATION HINT: Even if it takes a long time, it's okay.

§ Common mistakes to avoid

When using '설령', a common mistake is to forget the conditional ending after it. '설령' isn't a standalone phrase; it needs that grammatical structure to complete its meaning. Another mistake is using it in situations where a simple '만약' (if) would suffice. '설령' adds a stronger sense of 'even in that extreme case' or 'regardless of that possibility.' Don't overuse it if a lighter conditional is intended.

Keep practicing with these structures, and you'll get the hang of '설령' in no time!

How Formal Is It?

Formal

"설령 비가 올지라도, 우리는 소풍을 갈 것입니다. (Even if it rains, we will go on a picnic.)"

Neutral

"설령 힘들어도, 포기하지 마세요. (Even if it's hard, don't give up.)"

Informal

"설령 늦어도, 꼭 와. (Even if you're late, make sure to come.)"

Child friendly

"혹시 넘어져도, 울지 마. (Even if you fall, don't cry.)"

Jerga

"아무리 늦게 와도, 괜찮아. (No matter how late you come, it's okay.)"

Dato curioso

This word doesn't have a particularly 'fun' etymological fact beyond its consistent usage. It's a straightforward conjunction.

Ejemplos por nivel

설령 바빠도, 이메일은 꼭 확인해야 해요.

Even if busy, email must check.

설령 비가 와도, 우리는 소풍을 갈 거예요.

Even if rain comes, we picnic will go.

설령 돈이 없어도, 행복하게 살 수 있어요.

Even if money not have, happily live can.

설령 실패하더라도, 다시 시도할 거예요.

Even if fail, again try will.

설령 늦어도, 꼭 참석해 주세요.

Even if late, please attend.

설령 힘들어도, 포기하지 마세요.

Even if difficult, don't give up.

설령 제가 틀렸어도, 솔직하게 말해 주세요.

Even if I wrong, honestly tell me.

설령 잠을 못 자도, 아침에 일찍 일어나야 해요.

Even if sleep cannot get, morning early must wake up.

Colocaciones comunes

설령 ~하더라도 even if (one does)~

설령 ~할지라도 even though (it is)~

설령 ~해도 even if (one does)~

설령 ~을 해도 even if (one does) ~ing

설령 ~는 해도 even if (one does) ~ing

설령 ~더라도 even if (it is) ~

설령 ~이더라도 even if (it is) ~

설령 ~하지 않아도 even if (one) doesn't do~

설령 ~을 하지 않아도 even if (one) doesn't do ~ing

설령 ~는 하지 않아도 even if (one) doesn't do ~ing

Frases Comunes

설령 실패하더라도 다시 도전할 거예요.

Even if I fail, I will try again.

설령 비가 올지라도 우리는 갈 거예요.

Even if it rains, we will go.

설령 힘들어도 포기하지 마세요.

Even if it's hard, don't give up.

설령 네가 거짓말을 해도 나는 널 믿을 거야.

Even if you lie, I will believe you.

설령 돈이 없어도 행복할 수 있어요.

Even if you don't have money, you can be happy.

설령 늦더라도 꼭 와야 해요.

Even if you are late, you must come.

설령 그가 싫어하더라도 말할 거예요.

Even if he hates it, I will tell him.

설령 제가 틀리더라도 의견을 말할 권리가 있어요.

Even if I am wrong, I have the right to express my opinion.

설령 아무도 도와주지 않아도 혼자 할 수 있어요.

Even if no one helps, I can do it alone.

설령 피곤해도 공부해야 해요.

Even if you are tired, you have to study.

Patrones gramaticales

설령 + V/A-(더라도) 설령 + N-(일지라도) 설령 + N-(이라도) 설령 + V/A-(아/어도) 설령 + V/A-(을지라도) 설령 + V/A-(ㄹ지라도)

Patrones de oraciones

설령 [verb]-더라도, ...

설령 비가 오더라도, 우리는 갈 거예요. (Even if it rains, we will go.)

설령 [adjective]아도/어도, ...

설령 피곤해도, 숙제를 할 거예요. (Even if I'm tired, I'll do my homework.)

설령 [noun]일지라도, ...

설령 농담일지라도, 기분 나빠요. (Even if it's a joke, I feel bad.)

설령 [verb]-더라도, 괜찮아요.

설령 틀리더라도, 다시 하면 돼요. (Even if it's wrong, you can do it again.)

설령 [verb]-더라도, 포기하지 마세요.

설령 힘들더라도, 포기하지 마세요. (Even if it's hard, don't give up.)

설령 [adjective]아도/어도, 걱정하지 마세요.

설령 늦어도, 걱정하지 마세요. (Even if you're late, don't worry.)

설령 [noun]일지라도, 믿어주세요.

설령 거짓말일지라도, 믿어주세요. (Even if it's a lie, please believe me.)

설령 [verb]-더라도, 괜찮아요.

설령 실패하더라도, 괜찮아요. (Even if you fail, it's okay.)

Origen de la palabra

Native Korean

Significado original: Not applicable; '설령' has consistently meant 'even if' or 'even though' since its inception, functioning as a conjunction.

Koreanic

Contexto cultural

When using '설령', Koreans imply a concession or a hypothetical situation that, despite its unlikelihood or difficulty, will not change the outcome of the main clause. It's often used in resolute statements.

Ponte a prueba 24 preguntas

sentence order A1

Toca las palabras de abajo para formar la oración

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 설령 비가 와도 갈 거예요.

This sentence means 'Even if it rains, I will go.' The structure '설령 ~ 와도' means 'even if it comes'.

sentence order A1

Toca las palabras de abajo para formar la oración

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 설령 어려워도 포기하지 마세요.

This sentence means 'Even if it's difficult, don't give up.' '어려워도' means 'even if it's difficult'.

sentence order A1

Toca las palabras de abajo para formar la oración

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 설령 늦어도 괜찮아요.

This sentence means 'Even if you are late, it's okay.' '늦어도' means 'even if you are late'.

listening A2

What will we do even if it rains?

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 설령 비가 와도 우리는 소풍 갈 거예요.