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으)면

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When attaching -(으)면 to a verb or adjective stem, it indicates a condition. It can be translated as 'if,' 'when,' or 'in case of.' This grammatical pattern is used to express that if the condition in the first clause is met, the event or situation in the second clause will occur.

For example, if you say 밥을 먹으면 배불러요, it means 'If I eat, I get full.' Here, 'eating' is the condition for 'getting full.' It can also describe a general truth or a habitual action, like 날씨가 좋으면 산책해요, meaning 'When the weather is good, I take a walk.'

Remember that if the verb or adjective stem ends in a consonant, you add -으면. If it ends in a vowel or the consonant 'ㄹ', you add -면. This pattern is fundamental for expressing conditional statements in Korean.

Expressions idiomatiques

"돈이 있으면 행복할 거야."

If I had money, I would be happy.

돈이 있으면 세계 여행을 가고 싶어요. (If I had money, I'd want to travel the world.)

neutral

"시간이 있으면 같이 영화 볼까요?"

If you have time, shall we watch a movie together?

내일 시간이 있으면 공원에 갈 거예요. (If I have time tomorrow, I will go to the park.)

neutral

"피곤하면 일찍 자세요."

If you are tired, go to bed early.

배고프면 밥 먹어요. (If you're hungry, eat rice.)

informal

"날씨가 좋으면 산책하러 가자."

If the weather is good, let's go for a walk.

주말에 날씨가 좋으면 등산 갈 거예요. (If the weather is good on the weekend, I will go hiking.)

informal

"궁금한 것이 있으면 언제든지 물어보세요."

If you have any questions, please ask anytime.

모르는 것이 있으면 선생님께 여쭤보세요. (If there's something you don't know, ask the teacher.)

neutral

"길을 잃으면 지도를 보세요."

If you get lost, look at the map.

어려우면 저에게 말해주세요. (If it's difficult, please tell me.)

neutral

"배가 고프면 라면 끓여 먹어."

If you're hungry, boil and eat ramen.

심심하면 게임 할래? (If you're bored, want to play a game?)

informal

"열심히 공부하면 좋은 결과가 있을 거야."

If you study hard, there will be good results.

운동하면 건강해질 수 있어요. (If you exercise, you can become healthy.)

neutral

"문제가 생기면 알려주세요."

If a problem arises, please let me know.

도움이 필요하면 부르세요. (If you need help, call me.)

formal

"전화하면 받을게."

If you call, I'll answer.

연락하면 갈게요. (If you contact me, I will go.)

informal

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

You attach 으)면 to the end of a verb or adjective stem. If the stem ends in a consonant, use으면. If it ends in a vowel or 'ㄹ' consonant, use면. For example, '가다' (to go) becomes '가면' (if you go), and '먹다' (to eat) becomes '먹으면' (if you eat).

Yes, (으)면 primarily means 'if' or 'when'. It indicates a condition or a circumstance. For example, '비가 오면' means 'if it rains' or 'when it rains'.

No, (으)면 is typically used with the present tense verb or adjective stem to talk about a condition in the future or present. You would not attach it to a past tense form like '갔으면' to mean 'if I went'.

만약 (manyak) also means 'if', but it's an adverb that can be used to emphasize the hypothetical nature of the condition. (으)면 is a grammatical ending. You can often use them together for stronger emphasis, like '만약 비가 오면' (if it rains).

Yes, just like with other conjugations, some irregular verbs follow specific rules. For example, verbs ending in 'ㅂ' like '돕다' (to help) change 'ㅂ' to '우' before adding (으)면, becoming '도우면' (if you help). Verbs ending in 'ㄷ' like '듣다' (to listen) change 'ㄷ' to 'ㄹ', becoming '들으면' (if you listen).

No, (으)면 is a conjunction for verbs and adjectives. To express 'if it's a noun', you would typically use '이라면/라면' (if it is a noun). For example, '학생이라면' (if you are a student).

'Good' in Korean is '좋다'. Since the stem '좋' ends in a consonant, you would add '으면'. So, 'if it's good' is '좋으면'.

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시간이 있으면, 같이 영화 볼래요? (If you have time, shall we watch a movie together?)

Yes, it often implies a result or consequence directly linked to the condition. For example, '이 약을 먹으면 나을 거예요.' (If you take this medicine, you will get better.)

(으)면 itself is a neutral grammatical form. The formality of the sentence will depend on the politeness level of the verb ending you use in the second part of the sentence. For example, '가면' is neutral, but if you add '가면 됩니다' (if you go, it's fine) it can be polite.

Teste-toi 6 questions

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저는 피곤하면 보통 커피를 ___.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 마십니다

The conjunction '-으면' (if/when) suggests a habitual action. '마십니다' (I drink) is the correct present tense, habitual form.

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네트워크 연결이 ___ 이메일을 보낼 수 없습니다.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 불안정하면

The context implies 'if the network connection is unstable'. '불안정하면' (if it is unstable) fits the conditional meaning.

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이번 프로젝트가 성공적으로 ___ 팀원들에게 보너스가 지급될 것입니다.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 완료된다면

The sentence expresses a condition for future action: 'if this project is successfully completed'. '완료된다면' (if it is completed) is the appropriate conditional form.

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급한 일이 ___ 언제든지 저에게 연락 주세요.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 생기면

The phrase 'if an urgent matter arises' requires the conditional form. '생기면' (if it arises) is correct.

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그가 다시 거짓말을 ___ 더 이상 믿지 않을 겁니다.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 하면

The sentence sets a condition for losing trust: 'if he lies again'. '하면' (if he does) is the correct conditional form.

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예약 시간에 늦게 ___ 다음 고객을 위해 기다릴 수 없습니다.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 도착하면

This expresses a consequence if the condition (arriving late) is met. '도착하면' (if you arrive) is the correct conditional form.

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