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B2 Advanced Grammar

As Long As / Provided That (-ㄴ/은/는 한)

Use `-ㄴ/은/는 한` to set a continuous condition or limit for another action or state.

  • • Expresses a condition: "as long as" or "provided t...
  • • Also shows a limit: "as far as" or "to the extent...
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B2 Noun Modification

Since / After doing something (-ㄴ/은 이후로)

Use -ㄴ/은 이후(로) to mark a milestone and describe the state or changes that followed.

  • • Connects a past action to a following state or dur...
  • • Uses past modifier -ㄴ/은 with the word 이후 (afte...
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B2 Expressions & Patterns

Pretending to Do (-ㄴ/은/는 체하다)

Use -ㄴ/은/는 체하다 to describe 'pretending' or 'acting like' something to create a specific outward appearance.

  • • Used to describe acting as if something is true wh...
  • • Interchangeable with -ㄴ/은/는 척하다 in almost al...
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B2 Advanced Grammar

Can't Help But (-지 않을 수 없다)

Use `-지 않을 수 없다` to emphasize that a situation or emotion is completely unavoidable and mandatory.

  • • A double negative meaning 'cannot not do' somethin...
  • • Expresses that an action or emotion is absolutely...
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B2 Expressions & Patterns

According to... (-에 따르면)

Use `-에 따르면` to cite sources, but always pair it with an indirect speech ending like `-대요`.

  • • Means 'According to [Noun]'
  • • Attach directly to nouns
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B2 Expressions & Patterns

Going to the Extreme: -기까지 하다

Use -기까지 하다 to express that an action or state goes beyond expectations, adding a surprising 'even' factor.

  • • Means 'even' or 'go so far as to'
  • • Attaches to Verb/Adjective Stem + -기까지 하다
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B2 Expressions & Patterns

To the Absolute Max: (-ㄹ/을 대로)

Use `-ㄹ/을 대로` + [repeated verb] to describe a state that has reached its ultimate peak or limit.

  • • Expresses reaching the absolute limit of a state o...
  • • Commonly translated as 'as much as possible' or 't...
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B2 Expressions & Patterns Verified

Blaming Others: -탓에 and -바람에

Use -탓에 to assign blame and -바람에 for sudden, unexpected mishaps leading to negative results.

  • • -탓에 is for blaming a cause for a negative result...
  • • -바람에 is for sudden, unexpected negative causes.
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B2 Expressions & Patterns

Logically Likely: -ㄹ/을 법하다

Use -ㄹ/을 법하다 when making a logical assumption based on evidence, not just a random guess.

  • • Means 'it is likely/plausible that...'
  • • Used for logic-based speculation
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B2 Expressions & Patterns

There's No Way... (-ㄹ 리가 없다)

Use -ㄹ/을 리가 없다 when you are 100% sure something is impossible or untrue based on logic or reason.

  • • Expresses strong disbelief or logical impossibilit...
  • • Means 'There is no way that...'
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B2 Connective Endings

Contrast: On the other hand (-는 반면에)

Use -는 반면에 to formally weigh the pros and cons of a subject or compare two opposing situations.

  • • Means 'on the other hand' or 'whereas'
  • • Contrasts two opposite characteristics
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B2 Expressions & Patterns

Depending on ( -에 따라 / -에 따라서 )

Use `-에 따라(서)` to link a changing result to a specific variable or objective standard.

  • • Used to show one thing changes based on another va...
  • • Attached directly to nouns regardless of whether t...
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B2 Connective Endings

Projecting Results & Limits (-도록)

Use -도록 to connect an action to a desired result, a limit, or to give polite formal instructions.

  • • Means 'so that', 'in order to', or 'until'
  • • Attach directly to verb stem (no irregulars)
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B2 Connective Endings

Formal Intentions: In order to (-goja)

Use `-고자` in formal settings (interviews, speeches) to express a serious intention or purpose.

  • • Formal version of "in order to"
  • • Attach `-고자` to verb stem
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B2 Expressions & Patterns

Inevitability: 'Bound to...' (-기 마련이다)

-기 마련이다 expresses that an outcome is naturally bound to happen as an inevitable consequence of circumstances.

  • • Expresses that something is a natural, inevitable...
  • • Used for universal truths, common sense, and predi...
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B2 Connective Endings

Observing Changes & Results (-더니)

Use -더니 to describe a change or result you observed in someone else or the environment.

  • • Used to describe results/changes based on your pas...
  • • The subject is almost always 2nd or 3rd person, no...
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B2 Connective Endings

Do it or don't (-deunji maldeunji)

Use `~든지 말든지` to show that a choice or outcome makes absolutely no difference to you.

  • • Means "whether A or not"
  • • Expresses indifference or determination
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B2 Expressions & Patterns

Close Calls: Almost... (-(으)ㄹ 뻔하다)

Use `-(으)ㄹ 뻔하다` to describe 'close calls'—things that almost happened but thankfully (or accidentally) did not occur.

  • • Used for events that nearly happened but didn't.
  • • Commonly used in past tense -(으)ㄹ 뻔했다.
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B2 Expressions & Patterns

Talking About Habits (-곤 하다)

Use -곤 하다 to describe your recurring habits or past routines in a natural, conversational way.

  • • Used to describe repeated actions or habits.
  • • Commonly contracted from -고는 하다 in daily speec...
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B2 Connective Endings

Regardless of... (-든지 간에)

Use -든지 간에 to show that the outcome is certain, no matter which option or condition is chosen.

  • • Used to express 'regardless of' or 'no matter whet...
  • • Works with verbs, adjectives, and nouns by adding...
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