~라는 조건으로 (On Condition That)
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
A formal way to say 'only if' that sets a strict requirement for something to happen.
- Use it to replace 'if' when you want to sound formal or legal. Example: 'I will go on condition that you pay.'
- Do not use 'will' immediately after the phrase. Example: 'On condition that he arrives (not will arrive).'
- It connects two clauses: the result and the mandatory requirement.
Overview
on condition that입니다.if보다 훨씬 더 강력한 구속력이 담겨 있습니다. 쉽게 말해, 이것은 일종의 '거래의 성사 여부를 결정짓는 결정적인 한 수(Deal-breaker)'와 같습니다.if나 as long as를 쓰면 충분합니다. 하지만 비즈니스 계약서, 대학교 학칙, 혹은 법적 합의문처럼 한 치의 오차도 허용되지 않는 문서에서는 on condition that이 등장합니다. 이 표현을 사용한다는 것은 «이 조건이 충족되지 않으면, 주절의 내용은 절대 일어나지 않을 것이며 무효가 된다»라는 강력한 의지를 표명하는 것입니다.-하면, -한다면, -한다는 전제하에)로 조절하지만, 영어는 아예 단어 선택(if vs on condition that)을 통해 그 무게감을 달리합니다. 둘째, 이 구문이 요구하는 특유의 '시제 규칙'이 우리말의 시제 감각과 충돌하기 때문입니다. 오늘 강의를 통해 이 세밀한 차이를 완벽하게 마스터해 봅시다.on condition that의 핵심 원리는 '절대적 의존성(Absolute Contingency)'입니다. 주절(결과)과 종속절(조건) 사이에 깨지지 않는 논리적 고리를 형성하는 것이죠.on condition that도 마찬가지입니다. 주절의 사건이 통과해야 하는 유일한 '관문(Gate)' 역할을 합니다.- 1종속 접속사의 역할:
on condition that뒤에는 반드시 [주어 + 동사]를 갖춘 완전한 절이 와야 합니다. - 2배타적 조건: 이 조건 외에 다른 대안은 없다는 뉘앙스를 풍깁니다.
- 3격식성(Formality): 매우 공식적인(Formal) 어조를 띱니다. 친구 사이의 카톡 대화보다는 회사 이메일, 공식 문서, 혹은 매우 진지한 협상 테이블에 어울립니다.
if와 on condition that의 차이를 명확히 느껴보세요.if | on condition that |If you finish early, you can go. | You may leave on condition that all tasks are finalized. |on condition that을 사용할 때 가장 주의해야 할 점은 시제의 일치입니다. 특히 한국인 학습자들이 가장 많이 실수하는 부분이기도 하니 집중해서 봐주세요.on condition that + [조건절]- 미래 또는 현재의 허가/계획을 말할 때: 주절에는 미래 시제(
will)나 조동사(can,may)를 쓰지만,on condition that이 이끄는 절 안에서는 반드시 현재 시제를 써야 합니다. - 예:
The museum will lend the painting on condition that the insurance is paid.(보험료가 지불된다는 조건 하에 박물관은 그림을 대여해 줄 것입니다.) - *주의*: 한국어로는 «지불될 조건으로»라고 미래처럼 해석되더라도, 영어에서는 현재 시제
is paid를 씁니다. 이는 조건절 자체가 하나의 '확정된 전제'로 취급되기 때문입니다.
On condition that + [조건절], + [주절]- 예:
On condition that you sign the NDA, we will share the prototype.(귀하가 비밀유지계약서에 서명한다는 조건 하에, 저희는 시제품을 공유하겠습니다.)
- 예:
He was released on condition that he reported to the police weekly.(그는 매주 경찰에 보고한다는 조건으로 석방되었습니다.)
will / can / may | on condition that | 현재 단순 (Present Simple) | 미래에 대한 공식적 약속/허가 |on condition that | 과거 단순 (Past Simple) | 과거에 이루어진 합의 내용 |on condition that | 과거 완료 (Past Perfect) | 주절 사건 전 이미 완료되었어야 할 조건 |The merger will proceed on condition that no employees are laid off.(어떤 직원도 해고하지 않는다는 조건 하에 합병이 진행될 것입니다.)You are granted access to the database on condition that you do not copy the files.(파일을 복사하지 않는다는 조건 하에 데이터베이스 접근 권한이 부여됩니다.)
The scholarship is renewable on condition that the student maintains a high GPA.(학생이 높은 학점을 유지한다는 조건 하에 장학금은 갱신 가능합니다.)Foreigners can enter the country on condition that they hold a valid visa.(유효한 비자를 소지한다는 조건 하에 외국인은 입국할 수 있습니다.)
Our company will invest in the startup on condition that we receive a seat on the board.(이사회 의석을 확보한다는 조건 하에 우리 회사는 그 스타트업에 투자할 것입니다.)The strike was called off on condition that the management increased the base salary.(경영진이 기본급을 인상한다는 조건으로 파업이 철회되었습니다.)
I will lend you the money on condition that you use it only for your tuition.(오직 등록금으로만 사용한다는 조건으로 너에게 돈을 빌려주겠다.)
on condition that을 사용할 때 자주 저지르는 실수들을 분석해 보겠습니다. 이는 주로 한국어와 영어의 구조적 차이에서 비롯됩니다.will을 사용하는 실수 (The 'Will' Error)will을 넣고 싶어 합니다.- 잘못된 예:
I'll sign the contract on condition that you will pay the deposit tomorrow. - 올바른 예:
I'll sign the contract on condition that you pay the deposit tomorrow. - 이유:
on condition that자체가 이미 미래의 전제를 포함하고 있습니다. 영어 문법 원칙상 시간이나 조건을 나타내는 부사절에서는 현재 시제가 미래를 대신합니다.if절에서will을 쓰지 않는 것과 같은 원리입니다.
- 잘못된 예:
I'll go to the cafe with you on condition that you buy me a latte. - 올바른 예:
I'll go to the cafe with you if you buy me a latte.(또는as long as) - 이유:
on condition that은 매우 무거운 표현입니다. 일상적인 대화에서 쓰면 지나치게 딱딱하거나, 심지어 상대방을 위협하는 것처럼 들릴 수 있습니다. 한국어에서도 친구에게 «내가 너와 카페에 동행할 용의가 있다. 단, 네가 라떼를 결제한다는 조건 하에.»라고 말하지 않는 것과 같습니다.
if와 함께 중복 사용 (Redundancy)if를 덧붙이는 경우가 있습니다.- 잘못된 예:
You can borrow my car on condition that if you fill it up. - 올바른 예:
You can borrow my car on condition that you fill it up. - 이유:
on condition that자체가 이미 접속사 역할을 합니다. 여기에if를 또 쓰는 것은 «만약 만약 ~라면»이라고 말하는 것과 같은 중복입니다.
the의 유무 혼동on condition that과 on the condition that 중 무엇이 맞는지 헷갈려 하시는 분들이 많습니다. 결론부터 말씀드리면 둘 다 문법적으로 틀리지 않습니다. 하지만 현대 영어, 특히 간결함을 중시하는 비즈니스 영어에서는 관사 the를 생략한 on condition that이 훨씬 더 선호되고 세련되게 느껴집니다.if | 가장 일반적이고 중립적임 | 모든 상황 |provided (that) | on condition that과 비슷하지만 약간 더 부드러움 | 계약서, 공식적인 허가 |as long as | '~하기만 하면'이라는 긍정적 뉘앙스 | 일상 대화, 가벼운 약속 |unless | '~하지 않는 한' (부정적 조건) | 예외 상황을 강조할 때 |on condition that | 가장 강력하고 엄격한 느낌 | 법적 합의, 절대적 전제 |- 1
I'll help you if I have time.(시간 있으면 도와줄게 - 단순 가능성) - 2
I'll help you as long as you listen to me.(내 말만 잘 들으면 도와줄게 - 친근한 조건) - 3
I'll help you on condition that you never tell anyone about this.(이 일에 대해 누구에게도 말하지 않는다는 조건 하에 도와주겠다 - 엄격하고 비밀스러운 전제)
on condition that은 상황의 진지함을 확 끌어올리는 힘이 있습니다. 마치 한국어에서 «~해준다면»이라고 말하다가 «~한다는 확약을 전제로»라고 말을 바꾸는 것과 같은 효과입니다.on condition that 대신 provided that을 써도 되나요?on condition that이 조금 더 '이 조건이 아니면 절대 안 된다'는 강한 뉘앙스를 풍깁니다. provided that은 '이 조건이 갖춰진다면~'이라는 긍정적인 준비 상태에 좀 더 초점이 맞춰져 있습니다.on condition that이 뒤에 올 때는 쉼표가 필요 없습니다. 하지만 On condition that...으로 문장을 시작할 때는 종속절이 끝나는 지점에 반드시 쉼표를 찍어 주절과 구분해 주어야 합니다.that은 접속사이기 때문에 뒤에 반드시 [주어 + 동사] 형태의 절(Clause)이 와야 합니다. 만약 명사만 쓰고 싶다면 on condition of + 명사 형태를 써야 하지만, 현대 영어에서는 on condition that + 절 형태가 훨씬 더 압도적으로 많이 쓰입니다.provided that이나 as long as를 고려해 보세요.on condition that은 여러분의 영어를 한 단계 더 높은 수준으로 끌어올려 줄 강력한 무기입니다. 단순히 단어를 외우는 것을 넘어, 그 단어가 가진 '무게감'과 '시제의 규칙'을 기억하세요. 이제 여러분은 비즈니스 미팅이나 공식적인 문서 작성 시, 자신의 조건을 아주 당당하고 정확하게 제시할 수 있을 것입니다. 쉽죠? 이렇게 하나씩 정교하게 다듬어가는 것이 바로 상급자로 가는 길입니다!Clause Structure for 'On Condition That'
| Main Clause (Result) | Conjunction | Conditional Clause (Requirement) | Tense Used |
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I will help you
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on condition that
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you help me.
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Present Simple
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They may enter
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on condition that
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they have a ticket.
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Present Simple
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He was released
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on condition that
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he stayed home.
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Past Simple
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The deal is valid
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on condition that
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you sign now.
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Present Simple
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We shall proceed
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on condition that
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it is safe.
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Present Simple
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Meanings
A subordinating conjunction used to introduce a condition that must be fulfilled before the main action can take place. It implies a formal agreement or a non-negotiable stipulation.
Legal/Contractual Stipulation
Used in formal documents to outline mandatory requirements.
“The loan is granted on condition that the property is insured.”
“The defendant was released on condition that he surrender his passport.”
Conditional Permission
Giving someone permission to do something, but only if they follow a specific rule.
“You can borrow the car on condition that you fill the tank.”
“They may stay here on condition that they keep the noise down.”
Negotiation
Used during bargaining to set a price or a trade-off.
“We will sign the deal on condition that the price is reduced by 10%.”
“I'll take the job on condition that I can work from home twice a week.”
Reference Table
| 표현 | 어조 | 용법 | 예시 |
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if
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일상적
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일반적인 조건
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If you go, I go.
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on condition that
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공식적
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엄격한 규정
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I'll go, on condition that you pay.
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as long as
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중립적
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시간/기간
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Stay as long as you want.
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provided that
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공식적
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공식적인 요구사항
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Provided that you arrive on time.
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supposing that
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중립적
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가상/이론
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Supposing that you won the lottery?
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unless
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중립적
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~하지 않는 한
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I won't go unless you pay.
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격식 수준 스펙트럼
I shall assist you on condition that I am remunerated. (Financial agreement)
I will help you on condition that you pay me. (Financial agreement)
I'll help you if you pay me. (Financial agreement)
I'm in, but only if you cough up the cash. (Financial agreement)
'On Condition That'을 언제 사용해야 할까요?
비즈니스
- 채용 제안 Job Offer
- 브랜드 협찬 Brand Deal
법률
- 석방 Release
- 허가 Permission
개인
- 빌리기 Borrowing
- 공유 Sharing
일상적 vs. 공식적 조건
올바른 표현 선택하기
심각한 거래인가요?
엄격한 규칙이 있나요?
사용 범주
서면
- • 고용
- • 대출
- • 합의
구어
- • 진지한 약속
- • 엄격한 규칙
- • 부모님의 합의
수준별 예문
I will go if you go.
I will go if you go.
If it rains, we stay home.
If it rains, we stay home.
I am happy if you are happy.
I am happy if you are happy.
If you eat, you feel better.
If you eat, you feel better.
I will help you only if you ask.
I will help you only if you ask.
You can play only if you finish your work.
You can play only if you finish your work.
We can go out only if the sun shines.
We can go out only if the sun shines.
I will buy it only if it is cheap.
I will buy it only if it is cheap.
You can borrow my bike provided that you are careful.
You can borrow my bike provided that you are careful.
I'll come to the party as long as there is food.
I'll come to the party as long as there is food.
They will sign the contract provided that the date is correct.
They will sign the contract provided that the date is correct.
You can stay here as long as you pay rent.
You can stay here as long as you pay rent.
The grant is awarded on condition that the research is published.
The grant is awarded on condition that the research is published.
He was granted bail on condition that he report to the police daily.
He was granted bail on condition that he report to the police daily.
I will accept the promotion on condition that my salary increases.
I will accept the promotion on condition that my salary increases.
The museum is free on condition that you book in advance.
The museum is free on condition that you book in advance.
The merger will proceed on condition that all regulatory hurdles are cleared.
The merger will proceed on condition that all regulatory hurdles are cleared.
She agreed to the interview on condition that no personal questions be asked.
She agreed to the interview on condition that no personal questions be asked.
The ceasefire was signed on condition that all troops withdraw immediately.
The ceasefire was signed on condition that all troops withdraw immediately.
Access to the archives is granted on condition that no copies are made.
Access to the archives is granted on condition that no copies are made.
The estate was bequeathed on condition that the heir reside there for six months annually.
The estate was bequeathed on condition that the heir reside there for six months annually.
He offered his resignation on condition that his team be spared from the layoffs.
He offered his resignation on condition that his team be spared from the layoffs.
The treaty remains in effect on condition that neither party engage in nuclear testing.
The treaty remains in effect on condition that neither party engage in nuclear testing.
The witness testified on condition that her anonymity be strictly preserved.
The witness testified on condition that her anonymity be strictly preserved.
혼동하기 쉬운
Learners use 'in case' when they mean 'on condition that'.
Both are strong conditionals, but 'unless' means 'if not'.
They are almost identical in meaning.
자주 하는 실수
I go if you will go.
I will go if you go.
I help you only if you will help me.
I will help you only if you help me.
You can stay on condition you are quiet.
You can stay on condition that you are quiet.
On condition that he will pay, we sign.
On condition that he pays, we sign.
문장 패턴
I will ___ on condition that you ___.
The agreement was signed on condition that ___.
Permission is granted on condition that ___.
On condition that ___, I would ___.
Real World Usage
We offer you the role on condition that you provide two references.
The suspect was released on condition that he stay 500 meters away from the victim.
You may use this software on condition that you do not redistribute it.
You can have a cookie on condition that you eat your vegetables first.
The nations agreed to lower tariffs on condition that labor laws were improved.
The funding is provided on condition that a report is submitted quarterly.
보스 모드 팁
It sounds like a legal contract. Use it when you want to sound very serious about a deal.
Will 함정
정중한 경계 설정
You can borrow my charger, on condition that you stay in the room.
Smart Tips
Replace 'if' with 'on condition that' to make your requirements sound more professional and firm.
Check the clause immediately after 'on condition that'. If it has 'will', delete it!
Use 'provided that' instead of 'on condition that'. It's just as formal but feels slightly more cooperative.
Ensure both the result and the condition are in the past tense for consistency.
발음
Linking 'that'
The word 'that' is often reduced to a schwa /ðət/ and linked to 'condition'.
Stress on 'Condition'
The primary stress is on the second syllable of 'con-DI-tion'.
Rising-Falling
On condition that you PAY ↗, I will GO ↘.
Emphasizes the requirement before the result.
암기하기
기억법
Remember the 'C' in Condition stands for 'Contract'—use it when the deal is serious.
시각적 연상
Imagine a large, wax-sealed scroll (a contract). On the scroll, the word 'IF' is crossed out and replaced with 'ON CONDITION THAT' in gold letters.
Rhyme
If the deal is formal and the rule is flat, use the phrase 'on condition that'.
Story
A king tells a knight he can marry the princess, but only if he slays a dragon. The king doesn't say 'if'; he says 'on condition that' because it's a royal decree and a binding contract.
Word Web
챌린지
Write three formal sentences about your dream job using 'on condition that' (e.g., salary, hours, location).
문화 노트
British speakers often use 'on condition that' to be polite but firm, avoiding direct confrontation while setting clear boundaries.
In the US, this phrase is ubiquitous in contracts (Terms of Service, employment agreements) to protect parties legally.
Used globally in academia for grants and scholarships to ensure research standards are met.
The word 'condition' comes from the Latin 'condicio', meaning 'agreement' or 'stipulation'.
대화 시작하기
Would you move to another country on condition that you never returned home?
Would you take a high-paying job on condition that you worked 80 hours a week?
Would you share your secrets on condition that you became famous?
Can you borrow money from a friend on condition that you pay interest?
일기 주제
자주 하는 실수
Test Yourself
The boss will give him a bonus on condition that he ___ the project today.
문법적으로 올바른 문장을 고르세요:
Find and fix the mistake:
You can use my Netflix on condition that you will not change the settings.
Score: /3
연습 문제
8 exercisesI will lend you my car on condition that you ___ (drive) carefully.
Choose the best option for a business contract.
Find and fix the mistake:
He was allowed to go on condition that he will return by ten.
I will only sign if you increase the salary.
Match the register to the sentence.
You can use 'on condition that' to talk about hypothetical/imaginary situations like 'If I were a cat'.
Boss: 'You can take Friday off.' Employee: 'Really? Thank you!' Boss: '___ you finish the report by Thursday.'
Select the group of synonyms.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
10 exercisesThey offered me the job ___ I moved to London.
I will go to the party on condition that you will come with me.
phone / discount / on condition that / buy / I / will / give / you / me / a
Er stimmte zu zu helfen, unter der Bedingung, dass wir ihn bezahlten.
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The player joins the team on condition that he ___ healthy.
The city permits the protest on condition that it will remain peaceful.
sample / review / on condition that / send / we / will / post / you / a
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Yes, you can. For example: 'On condition that you pay for the parts, I will fix your bike.' It places more emphasis on the requirement.
Yes, both 'on condition that' and 'on the condition that' are acceptable and mean the same thing. The version without 'the' is slightly more common in legal writing.
They are very similar. 'On condition that' is slightly more formal and emphasizes a strict 'stipulation.' 'Provided that' is common in both formal and neutral English.
In English, we don't use the future tense in subordinate clauses of time or condition. We use the present simple to represent the future in these cases.
It might sound a bit too formal or even 'bossy' in a casual text. Use 'if' or 'as long as' with friends unless you are joking.
Yes. 'He agreed to the deal on condition that they paid him upfront.' Both clauses move into the past.
If the 'on condition that' clause comes first, use a comma. If it comes second, you usually don't need one.
It is used in both! It is a standard feature of formal English worldwide.
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In Other Languages
a condición de que
Spanish requires the subjunctive mood; English uses the indicative.
à condition que
French requires the subjunctive mood.
unter der Bedingung, dass
German requires subordinate clause word order (verb at the end).
...という条件で (...to iu jouken de)
Japanese uses a noun-modifying structure rather than a conjunction.
بشرط أن (bi-shart an)
Arabic often uses the present subjunctive (mansub) after 'an'.
在...条件下 (zài... tiáojiàn xià)
Chinese uses a prepositional phrase structure rather than a clause connector.
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Provided that, Providing that, On condition that, As long as, So long as, If only, Only if
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