A/V + (으)ㄹ 텐데
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Description
A/V + (으)ㄹ 텐데 : Description
Notes
- The expression is used to present the speakers' intention, guess, or anticipation which serves as the background for the main clause.
Pronunciation
- Special pronunciation rule?
Conjugation Rule
| Pattern | Case | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule 1: | If there is no 받침 or if the adjective/verb stem has ㄹ as a 받침 | ||
| Rule 2: | If there is a 받침 at the end of the adjective/verb stem |
Sentence Examples
| Korean | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 내가 만약 새라면 날 수 있을텐데 | If I were a bird I could fly | low form |
| 제가 청소할 텐데 왜 아버지가 하셨어요? | I intended to clean so why did my father do it? | |
| 이 책은 초등 학생에게는 어려울 텐데 다른 책을 사는 게 어때요? | This book is probably difficut for an elementary school student so how about buying a different book? | |
See Also
- Related topic or grammar
