假设的“如果” (ㄴ/는다면)
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use -ㄴ/는다면 to express a hypothetical situation that is unlikely or purely imaginary.
- Use -ㄴ다면 for descriptive verbs (adjectives) ending in a vowel: 예쁘다 -> 예쁘다면.
- Use -는다면 for action verbs: 먹다 -> 먹는다면.
- Use -다면 for descriptive verbs ending in a consonant: 작다 -> 작다면.
Overview
if or when, -(으)ㄴ/는다면 specifically introduces a scenario that is either contrary to present fact, extremely improbable, or purely conceptual.비가 오면 집에 갈 거예요 (If it rains, I'll go home) implies a likely event, 만약 제가 부자라면 세계 여행을 할 거예요 (If I *were* rich, I would travel the world) uses -(으)라면 (a variant for nouns) to establish a clearly imagined, unlikely situation. This distinction is crucial for conveying precise meaning in various communicative contexts.How This Grammar Works
-다면 component originates from the combination of the declarative ending -다, the quotative particle -고 (하다), and the general conditional -면. This etymology reveals its inherent meaning: if one were to state/suppose that...or
if it were the case that....
봄이 오면 꽃이 펴요 - When spring comes, flowers bloom) to likely events (열심히 공부하면 합격할 거예요 - If you study hard, you'll pass) or even improbable ones, but it doesn't *emphasize* the improbability. In contrast, -(으)ㄴ/는다면 explicitly flags the condition as hypothetical or counterfactual, making the consequent clause equally dependent on this imagined premise.시간이 있다면 도와줄게요 (If I have time, I'll help you) uses -(으)면 for a straightforward, plausible condition.시간이 더 많다면 이 일을 끝낼 수 있을 텐데 (If I *had* more time, I would be able to finish this work) utilizes -(으)ㄴ다면 to highlight the current lack of time, making the condition purely hypothetical.what-ifs or present scenarios for consideration, thereby elevating the discourse beyond simple daily exchanges.Formation Pattern
-는다면 to action verbs, -ㄴ다면 to descriptive verbs (adjectives), and (이)라면 to nouns, with specific considerations for vowel/consonant endings and irregular forms.
if one *were to* do X.
다, add ㄴ다면) | 가다 (to go) | 간다면 | gandamyeon | If (one) were to go |
다, add 는다면) | 먹다 (to eat)| 먹는다면 | meongneundamyeon | If (one) were to eat |
내일 비행기가 취소된다면 어떻게 할 거예요? (If the flight *were to be* canceled tomorrow, what would you do?) - 취소되다 (to be canceled) is a verb.
다시 시작할 수 있다면 더 잘하고 싶어요. (If I *could* start again, I want to do better.) - 시작하다 (to start) is a verb.
if (it) *were to be* X.
다, add 다면)| 예쁘다 (to be pretty) | 예쁘다면 | yeppeudamyeon| If (it) were pretty |
아름답다 follows 아름답다면 (areumdaptamyeon) |
날씨가 춥다면 따뜻하게 입으세요. (If the weather *were* cold, please dress warmly.) - 춥다 (to be cold) is an adjective.
문제가 쉽다면 금방 끝낼 수 있을 거예요. (If the problem *were* easy, you could finish it quickly.) - 쉽다 (to be easy) is an adjective.
if (it) *were* a nounor
if (one) *were* a noun.
제가 새라면 하늘을 날 텐데. (If I *were* a bird, I would fly in the sky.) - 새 (bird) is a noun.
돈이 문제라면 제가 도와줄 수 있어요. (If money *were* the problem, I can help.) - 돈 (money) is a noun; 문제 (problem) is a noun.
았/었/였다 followed by -다면. This construction means if (one) *had* done/been X.
이다) | 학생 (student) | 학생이었다면 | haksaengieottamyeon | If (one) had been a student |
그때 그 기회를 잡았더라면 지금 후회하지 않을 텐데. (If I *had caught* that opportunity then, I wouldn't regret it now.) - 잡다 (to catch/take) is a verb.
네가 어제 여기에 있었다면 얼마나 좋았을까! (If only you *had been* here yesterday, how great would it have been!) - 있다 (to be/exist) is an adjective here.
When To Use It
if might not convey the intended depth. Its usage can be categorized into several key scenarios:제가 다시 태어난다면 음악가가 되고 싶어요.(If I *were to be born* again, I'd want to be a musician.) - Here,다시 태어나다is a hypothetical scenario.만약 외계인이 나타난다면 어떻게 반응하시겠어요?(If aliens *were to appear*, how would you react?)
복권에 당첨된다면 전 세계를 여행하고 싶어요.(If I *were to win* the lottery, I'd like to travel the whole world.) - Winning the lottery is a low-probability event for most.기적이 일어난다면 이 병이 나을 수도 있을 텐데요.(If a miracle *were to happen*, this illness might get better.)
- In an essay:
만약 이러한 정책이 시행된다면 사회에 큰 영향을 미칠 것입니다.(If such a policy *were to be implemented*, it would significantly impact society.) - In a speech:
우리가 서로 협력한다면 어떠한 어려움도 극복할 수 있습니다.(If we *were to cooperate* with each other, we can overcome any difficulty.)
저에게 물으신다면 솔직히 말씀드리겠습니다.(If you *were to ask* me, I will tell you honestly.)도움이 필요하시다면 언제든지 말씀해주세요.(If you *were to need* help, please tell me anytime.)
그가 내 곁에 있어준다면 더 바랄 것이 없겠어요.(If he *were to stay* by my side, I'd ask for nothing more.)만약 실패한다면 모든 것을 잃을까 봐 두려워요.(If I *were to fail*, I'm afraid I might lose everything.)
그 회사가 파산한다면 많은 사람들이 일자리를 잃을 거예요.(If that company *were to go bankrupt*, many people would lose their jobs.)내가 대통령이 된다면 교육 제도를 바꿀 텐데.(If I *were to become* president, I would change the education system.)
Common Mistakes
-ㄴ/는 part of the verb conjugation to adjectives, leading to ungrammatical forms.- Incorrect:
날씨가 좋는다면 산책 갈 거예요.(If the weather *were to be good*, I'd go for a walk.) - Correct:
날씨가 좋다면 산책 갈 거예요.(Adjectives directly take-다면.)
-는 in verbs like 먹는다면 is derived from the present attributive form -는, which modifies verbs. Adjectives use -은/ㄴ for their attributive forms (e.g., 좋은 날씨), but in the conditional, they take -다면 directly. Remember: Verbs get ㄴ/는, Adjectives get just 다면 (in the present tense).- Incorrect:
해 뜨는다면 아침이 시작돼요.(If the sun *were to rise*, morning begins.) - Correct:
해 뜨면 아침이 시작돼요.(When the sun rises, morning begins.)
-(이)라고/다고 하면 (-(다)면)-(다)면, which is a contraction of -(다고) 하면 or -(이라고) 하면 (if you say/call it X). While they look similar, their functions are distinct.- Hypothetical
-(으)ㄴ/는다면:돈이 있다면 행복할 텐데.(If I *had* money, I would be happy.) - This is a hypothetical condition about having money. - Quotative
-(다)면:사람들이 그를 천재라고 한다면, 그는 아마 천재일 거예요.(If people *say* he's a genius, he's probably a genius.) -> contracted to사람들이 그를 천재라면, 그는 아마 천재일 거예요.- This is a condition based on *what people say*.
-(다)면 acts as if one *says/reports* that X,placing the condition on the statement itself. -(으)ㄴ/는다면 places the condition on the *occurrence or state* of X. Context usually clarifies the meaning, but awareness of both forms prevents misinterpretation.
ㄹ Irregular Verb Conjugation:ㄹ from the verb stem before adding -ㄴ다면 for ㄹ irregular verbs is a common slip-up.- Incorrect:
어디에서 살는다면 행복할까?(If I *were to live* where, would I be happy?) - Correct:
어디에서 산다면 행복할까?(Theㄹis dropped from살다.)
ㄹ drops before suffixes starting with ㄴ, ㅂ, ㅅ, which applies to -ㄴ다면.- Overly formal:
오늘 저녁에 시간이 있다면 영화 볼까요?(If I *were to have* time tonight, shall we watch a movie?) - More natural:
오늘 저녁에 시간 있으면 영화 볼까요?(If I have time tonight, shall we watch a movie?)
Real Conversations
Understanding how -(으)ㄴ/는다면 is deployed in authentic Korean communication offers valuable insight beyond textbook examples. It appears in contexts ranging from reflective personal musings to more dramatic expressions in media.
1. Personal Reflection and Speculation:
This grammar is ideal for expressing personal what-ifs, dreams, or hypothetical life choices. It allows speakers to delve into introspective scenarios.
- Scenario: A friend is contemplating a career change.
- 친구: 만약 지금 다니는 회사를 그만둔다면 뭘 하고 싶어? (If I *were to quit* my current company, what would I want to do?)
- 나: 음, 네가 예술을 전공했다면 미술과 관련된 일을 할 수 있을 텐데. (Hmm, if you *had majored* in art, you could do art-related work.)
2. Expressing Wishes or Regrets (often with a sense of impossibility):
When paired with past tense, it often conveys regret about a missed opportunity or a wish for a different past. In the present, it highlights an unfulfilled desire.
- 다시 학생으로 돌아간다면 공부를 정말 열심히 할 텐데. (If I *were to go back* to being a student, I would really study hard.)
- 그때 좀 더 용기가 있었다면 고백했을 텐데. (If I *had had* a bit more courage then, I would have confessed.)
3. In Media (K-dramas, K-pop, Webtoons):
Korean entertainment frequently uses -(으)ㄴ/는다면 to heighten emotional impact or explore dramatic hypothetical situations.
- K-drama Dialogue: 네가 나를 사랑한다면, 모든 것을 포기할 수 있어. (If you *were to love* me, I could give up everything.) - Emphasizing the profound hypothetical nature of their love.
- Song Lyrics: 다시 너를 볼 수 있다면 얼마나 좋을까. (If I *could see* you again, how great would that be?) - Expressing a fervent, possibly unfulfilled, wish.
4. Online Discourse (Social Media, Forums):
While more formal, it appears in discussions when people are speculating about future trends, political outcomes, or ethical dilemmas.
- Social Media Post: 만약 로봇이 인간의 일자리를 대체한다면 사회는 어떻게 변할까요? (If robots *were to replace* human jobs, how would society change?)
- Forum Comment: 제가 그 상황이라면 그렇게 결정하지 않았을 거예요. (If I *were* in that situation, I wouldn't have made that decision.)
5. Softening Requests or Offering Help:
As mentioned, it can be used to make offers or requests sound less demanding by framing them conditionally.
- 혹시 시간이 되신다면 잠깐 이야기 나눌 수 있을까요? (If you *were to have* some time, could we talk for a moment?)
- 어려움이 있으시다면 언제든지 저에게 연락 주세요. (If you *were to have* difficulties, please contact me anytime.)
These examples illustrate that -(으)ㄴ/는다면 is not confined solely to academic texts but is a versatile tool for expressing complex thoughts and emotions in a variety of real-world communicative settings in Korean.
Quick FAQ
Not strictly. While -(으)ㄴ/는다면 often appears in formal contexts, its primary distinction is semantic (hypothetical/unlikely) rather than solely a matter of politeness level. It can be used casually to add dramatic flair or emphasize a deep what-if. The politeness of the overall sentence is determined by the final verb ending (e.g., -습니다/ㅂ니다, -아요/어요, or casual -아/어).
싶다 (to want to)?Yes, absolutely. It's a very common and natural combination. For example, ~하고 싶다면 means
if you *were to want* to do X.It emphasizes the hypothetical nature of the desire.
여행 가고 싶다면 언제든지 말해요.(If you *want to go* traveling, tell me anytime.)도와주고 싶다면 제가 방법을 알려줄게요.(If you *were to want* to help, I will tell you the way.)
While both are conditionals, -거든 is primarily used in spoken language and often implies a precondition for a command, suggestion, or advice that follows. It means
if (and when) X happens, then do Y.It often carries a sense of anticipation for the condition's fulfillment.
궁금한 점이 있거든 언제든지 물어봐.(If you *have* any questions, ask anytime.) - Suggestion/command.
Both express past counterfactuals (
if X had happened). However, -더라면 often carries a stronger nuance of regret, lament, or a sense of things being irreversible. It implies a reflection on a missed opportunity or an unchangeable past event, often with an implicit feeling of
if only.
그때 돈이 많았더라면 그 집을 샀을 텐데.(If I *had had* a lot of money then, I would have bought that house.) - Stronger sense of regret.
In some contexts where the condition is genuinely hypothetical or somewhat unlikely, you might hear both, but there's always a subtle difference. -(으)ㄴ/는다면 will always emphasize the hypothetical or distant nature more strongly. If the condition is highly probable or a general truth, they are not interchangeable. When in doubt, -(으)면 is generally safer and more neutral for simple conditions, while -(으)ㄴ/는다면 is chosen when you specifically want to convey a sense of what if or
if it were the case that.
Yes, absolutely. Conditions that are impossible or contrary to fact are a prime use case for -(으)ㄴ/는다면. For example, 제가 새라면 하늘을 날 텐데 (If I *were* a bird, I would fly in the sky) perfectly illustrates an impossible condition.
Formation Rules
| Verb Type | Ending | Example |
|---|---|---|
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Action Verb
|
-는다면
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먹다 -> 먹는다면
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Descriptive (Vowel)
|
-ㄴ다면
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예쁘다 -> 예쁘다면
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Descriptive (Consonant)
|
-다면
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작다 -> 작다면
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Past Tense
|
-았다면/었다면
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갔다 -> 갔다면
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Noun
|
(이)라면
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학생 -> 학생이라면
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Negative
|
-지 않는다면
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가지 않다 -> 가지 않는다면
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Common Contractions
| Full Form | Short Form |
|---|---|
|
-는다면
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-는담
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-다면
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-담
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Meanings
This grammar expresses a hypothetical condition, often used for situations that are unlikely, contrary to fact, or purely speculative.
Pure Hypothetical
Describing a situation that is not real.
“돈이 많다면 세계 여행을 할 거예요.”
“시간이 있다면 영화를 볼 텐데.”
Polite Suggestion
Softening a request or suggestion.
“괜찮다면 도와드릴까요?”
“시간이 된다면 같이 갈까요?”
Reference Table
| 类别 | 接续形式 | 例子 | 意思 |
|---|---|---|---|
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动词 (开音节)
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ㄴ다면
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간다면
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如果去的话 (假设)
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动词 (闭音节)
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는다면
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먹는다면
|
如果吃的话 (假设)
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形容词
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다면
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좋다면
|
如果好的话 (假设)
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名词 (开音节)
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라면
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의사라면
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如果是医生的话
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名词 (闭音节)
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이라면
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학생이라면
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如果是学生的话
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过去时
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았/었다면
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했다면
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如果当时做了的话
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ㄹ 不规则
|
去 ㄹ + ㄴ다면
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만든다면
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如果做的话 (假设)
|
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将来/推测
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겠다면 / ㄹ 거라면
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올 거라면
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如果会来的话
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正式程度
시간이 되신다면 만나시겠습니까? (Making plans)
시간이 된다면 만날까요? (Making plans)
시간이 된다면 만나자. (Making plans)
시간 되면 보자. (Making plans)
假设性的“万一”场景
幻想
- 초능력이 있다면 如果我有超能力
- 과거로 간다면 如果我回到过去
梦想
- 부자가 된다면 如果我变富有
- 유명해진다면 如果我变出名
면 vs ㄴ/는다면
ㄴ/는다면 变型规则
是动词吗?
是形容词?
使用场景分类
书面写作
- • 论文
- • 演讲稿
- • 新闻报道
日常想象
- • 中彩票
- • 僵尸爆发
- • 时空旅行
情感表达
- • 歌词
- • 韩剧 OST
- • 深切的遗憾
按水平分级的例句
시간이 있다면 영화 봐요.
If you have time, let's watch a movie.
돈이 많다면 좋겠어요.
It would be good if I had a lot of money.
괜찮다면 이거 먹어요.
If it's okay, let's eat this.
그가 온다면 만나요.
If he comes, let's meet.
내가 새라면 하늘을 날 거예요.
If I were a bird, I would fly in the sky.
숙제를 다 했다면 놀아요.
If you have finished your homework, let's play.
비가 오지 않는다면 갈게요.
If it doesn't rain, I will go.
원하신다면 제가 도와드릴게요.
If you want, I will help you.
그때 알았더라면 좋았을 텐데.
It would have been good if I had known then.
시간이 된다면 내일 만나는 게 어때요?
If you have time, how about meeting tomorrow?
그가 거짓말을 한다면 믿을 수 없어요.
If he is lying, I cannot trust him.
도움이 필요하다면 언제든 말하세요.
If you need help, tell me anytime.
만약 내일 시험이 없다면 여행을 갈 텐데.
If I didn't have an exam tomorrow, I would go on a trip.
그녀가 제안을 받아들인다면 프로젝트는 성공할 것이다.
If she accepts the proposal, the project will succeed.
더 열심히 공부했다면 결과가 달랐을 것이다.
If I had studied harder, the result would have been different.
상황이 허락한다면 다시 고려해 보겠습니다.
If the situation permits, I will reconsider.
설령 그가 사과를 한다면 용서할 수 있을까?
Even if he apologizes, could I forgive him?
모든 조건이 충족된다면 계약을 체결하겠습니다.
If all conditions are met, we will sign the contract.
그가 진정으로 원한다면 막을 이유가 없다.
If he truly wants it, there is no reason to stop him.
만약 우리가 다른 선택을 했다면 어땠을까?
What if we had made a different choice?
역사가 다르게 흘러갔다면 지금의 우리는 존재하지 않았을 것이다.
If history had flowed differently, we would not exist now.
그가 그토록 고집을 부린다면 우리로서는 어쩔 도리가 없다.
If he is that stubborn, there is nothing we can do.
만약 이것이 마지막 기회라면 나는 모든 것을 걸겠다.
If this is the last chance, I will bet everything.
당신이 만약 그 자리에 있었다면 어떤 결정을 내렸겠습니까?
If you had been there, what decision would you have made?
容易混淆
Learners use -면 for everything, missing the nuance of -ㄴ/는다면.
Often confused because they are used together.
Learners use -ㄴ/는다면 for past regrets.
常见错误
비가 오면 좋겠다 (when meaning 'if it were to rain')
비가 온다면 좋겠다
먹는다면 (for descriptive verb)
먹다면 (incorrect, should be 먹는다면 for action)
예쁘다면 (for vowel-ending descriptive)
예쁘다면 (Wait, this is correct, but learners often write 예쁘ㄴ다면)
가다면
간다면
한다면 (for past)
했다면
학생다면
학생이라면
안 간다면
가지 않는다면
비가 오면 (for a highly unlikely event)
비가 온다면
좋다면 (for descriptive)
좋다면 (Correct, but learners often write 좋ㄴ다면)
가고 싶다면
가고 싶다면 (Correct, but learners often write 가고 싶는다면)
했더라면 (when simple past hypothetical is enough)
했다면
있다면 (for existence)
있다면
한다면 (in a context requiring -면)
하면
句型
만약 ___다면, ___ 거예요.
___다면, ___까요?
내가 ___라면, ___을 텐데.
___지 않는다면, ___ 거예요.
Real World Usage
시간 되면 연락해!
상황이 허락한다면 다시 고려하겠습니다.
내가 100억이 있다면?
원하신다면 소스를 추가해 드립니다.
괜찮다면 창가 자리로 주시겠어요?
검토해 주신다면 감사하겠습니다.
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Smart Tips
Use '괜찮으시다면' (If it's okay with you) before any request.
Use -다면 to frame your dreams as 'what if' scenarios.
Use '내가 너라면' (If I were you) to soften your advice.
Use '시간이 된다면' to check availability politely.
发音
Liaison
The -ㄴ- sound often links to the next word.
Nasalization
The -ㄴ- sound can nasalize preceding consonants.
Rising
시간이 된다면?↗
Polite inquiry or checking.
Falling
내가 새라면↘
Reflective or sad statement.
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记忆技巧
Think of the 'ㄴ' in -ㄴ다면 as a 'N' for 'Not real'.
视觉联想
Imagine a cloud bubble above someone's head. Inside the bubble is a dream. The bubble is held up by the grammar -(ㄴ/는)다면.
Rhyme
If it's a dream, use -ㄴ다면, if it's real, just use -면.
Story
Min-su is sitting on a park bench. He thinks, 'If I were rich (부자라면), I would buy this park.' He is not rich, so he uses -라면. He looks at the sky and thinks, 'If it rains (비가 온다면), I will go home.' He is just imagining the rain.
Word Web
挑战
Write 3 sentences about what you would do if you were a billionaire using -라면.
文化笔记
Using -(ㄴ/는)다면 is essential for 'polite distance'. It shows respect by not assuming the other person's agreement.
Characters often use this to express deep, unrequited love or regret.
Young people use it in captions to set up 'what if' scenarios for engagement.
The ending is a combination of the conditional -면 and the topic marker -는/ㄴ, creating a 'topic-based' condition.
对话开场白
만약 내일 지구가 멸망한다면 무엇을 할 거예요?
시간이 된다면 어디로 여행을 가고 싶어요?
당신이 대통령이라면 어떤 법을 만들겠습니까?
만약 다시 학생이 된다면 무엇을 공부할 거예요?
日记主题
常见错误
Test Yourself
내가 매운 음식을 잘 ____ 얼마나 좋을까?
选择正确的句子:
Find and fix the mistake:
그가 가수의라면 노래를 잘 불렀을 거야.
Score: /3
练习题
8 exercises그가 ___ 영화를 볼 거예요.
내가 부자라면 (___) 세계 여행을 할 텐데.
Find and fix the mistake:
비가 오면 좋겠다 (hypothetical).
있다면 / 시간이 / 영화를 / 볼 / 텐데
If I were you, I would go.
예쁘다 + -(ㄴ/는)다면
1. 돈이 많다면, 2. 시간이 있다면
A: 도와줄까? B: ___.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
10 exercises옷이 ____ 사고 싶어요.
한국에 살는다면 매일 떡볶이를 먹을 거야.
내가 / 날 / 거야 / 새라면 / 갈
복권에 당첨____
哪句话是指过去的假设?
匹配以下各项:
내가 케이크를 ____ 같이 먹자.
질문이 ____ 말씀해 주세요.
이것이 책라면 읽을 거예요.
날씨가 ____
Score: /10
常见问题 (8)
It's better to use -면 for real plans. -(ㄴ/는)다면 is for hypotheticals.
It can be used in both formal and informal settings, but it adds a layer of politeness.
It's a marker for action verbs to distinguish them from descriptive verbs.
Yes, use -(이)라면. Example: '학생이라면' (If you are a student).
You will be understood, but you might lose the nuance of 'hypothetical' or 'polite distance'.
Yes, very frequently for dramatic or emotional moments.
Yes, use -았/었더라면 for past hypothetical regrets.
Using it for simple, factual conditions instead of -면.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
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In Other Languages
If (hypothetical)
Korean requires specific markers for the hypothetical mode.
Si + imperfect subjunctive
Spanish changes the verb form; Korean adds a suffix.
Wenn + Konjunktiv II
German changes the verb conjugation; Korean uses a connective.
~tara / ~ba
Japanese conditionals are more context-dependent.
如果 (ruguo)
Chinese does not conjugate the verb.
لو (law)
Arabic uses a particle; Korean uses a suffix.
Learning Path
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