It expresses that something is determined by or changes according to a specific condition.
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- Used to indicate a basis or standard for an action.
- Indicates that a result changes depending on the preceding condition.
- Commonly used with nouns like situation, rule, or weather.
개요
'~에 따라'는 명사 뒤에 붙어 그 명사가 기준이나 근거가 됨을 나타냅니다. 날씨, 규칙, 상황 등 다양한 명사와 결합하여 '그것에 맞춰서'라는 의미를 전달합니다. 2) 사용 패턴: 주로 [명사 + 에 따라]의 형태로 쓰이며, 뒤에는 그에 따른 결과나 행동이 옵니다. 예를 들어 '상황에 따라 결정하다'와 같이 쓰입니다. 3) 공통 문맥: 주로 일상생활에서 계획을 조정하거나(날씨에 따라), 규정을 준수하거나(법에 따라), 개인적인 취향을 반영할 때(취향에 따라) 사용합니다. 격식 있는 자리에서도 자주 쓰이는 표현입니다. 4) 유사어 비교: '~에 따라'와 '~에 따라서'는 의미 차이가 거의 없으며, '~에 의하면'은 주로 정보의 출처를 밝힐 때 사용한다는 점에서 차이가 있습니다.
Examples
상황에 따라 계획을 바꿀 수 있습니다.
everydayWe can change the plan depending on the situation.
법에 따라 처벌을 받게 됩니다.
formalYou will be punished according to the law.
취향에 따라 골라 드세요.
informalPlease choose according to your taste.
기준에 따라 결과가 달라집니다.
academicThe results vary according to the criteria.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
개인차에 따라
depending on individual differences
규정에 따라
according to the regulations
Often Confused With
Used only when citing a source of information, like a report or a person's words.
Used for making a comparison between two things, rather than indicating a standard for change.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
This phrase is neutral and widely used in both formal and informal contexts. It is essential for describing conditional changes. Ensure it is always attached to a noun.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use it at the end of a sentence, which is grammatically incorrect. Also, confusing it with 'because' (때문에) is common; remember that '에 따라' implies a change based on a standard, not just a cause.
Tips
Think of it as 'depending on'
Whenever you see a noun followed by '에 따라', think of it as 'depending on that noun'. It helps you understand the cause-and-effect relationship.
Do not confuse with '따라서'
While '따라서' (therefore) acts as a conjunction starting a sentence, '~에 따라' must be attached to a noun within the sentence.
Flexibility in Korean culture
The frequent use of this phrase reflects the Korean tendency to prioritize situational context (상황) when making decisions.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb '따르다' (to follow). It literally means 'following the noun'.
Cultural Context
Reflects the importance of situational adaptability in Korean social interactions. It shows respect for rules and flexibility in changing circumstances.
Memory Tip
Imagine a weather vane that changes its direction 'according to' the wind. '에 따라' is the link between the wind (noun) and the direction (result).
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions두 표현은 의미상 거의 차이가 없으며 서로 바꾸어 써도 무방합니다. 다만 '따라서'가 조금 더 강조되는 느낌을 줄 수 있습니다.
아니요, '~에 따라'는 문장 중간에서 뒤의 동사나 형용사를 수식하는 역할을 합니다. 문장 끝에는 사용할 수 없습니다.
상황, 규칙, 법, 날씨, 개인, 기준 등 변화 가능성이 있는 명사들과 자주 결합합니다.
네, 일상 대화뿐만 아니라 뉴스, 보고서, 격식 있는 자리에서도 두루 쓰이는 표준적인 표현입니다.
Test Yourself
날씨___ 여행 계획을 바꿨습니다.
날씨를 기준으로 계획이 변화했으므로 '~에 따라'가 적절합니다.
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Summary
It expresses that something is determined by or changes according to a specific condition.
- Used to indicate a basis or standard for an action.
- Indicates that a result changes depending on the preceding condition.
- Commonly used with nouns like situation, rule, or weather.
Think of it as 'depending on'
Whenever you see a noun followed by '에 따라', think of it as 'depending on that noun'. It helps you understand the cause-and-effect relationship.
Do not confuse with '따라서'
While '따라서' (therefore) acts as a conjunction starting a sentence, '~에 따라' must be attached to a noun within the sentence.
Flexibility in Korean culture
The frequent use of this phrase reflects the Korean tendency to prioritize situational context (상황) when making decisions.
Examples
4 of 4상황에 따라 계획을 바꿀 수 있습니다.
We can change the plan depending on the situation.
법에 따라 처벌을 받게 됩니다.
You will be punished according to the law.
취향에 따라 골라 드세요.
Please choose according to your taste.
기준에 따라 결과가 달라집니다.
The results vary according to the criteria.
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