(으)ㄴ 지(가) 얼마 안 되었다
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Description
V + (으)ㄴ 지(가) 얼마 안 되었다 : This pattern means it hasn't been that long since (verb). The opposite pattern is V + (으)ㄴ 지(가) 오래되었다.
Notes
- 되었다 can be contracted to 됐다.
- The 가 in 지가 is optional.
Conjugation Rule
| Pattern | Case | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule 1: | V + ㄴ 지(가) 얼마 안 되었다 | If there is no 받침 or if the adjective/verb stem has ㄹ as a 받침 | |
| Rule 2: | V + 은 지(가) 얼마 안 되었다 | If there is a 받침 at the end of the adjective/verb stem |
Sentence Examples
| Korean | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 여자 친구 만난 지가 얼마 안 되었어. | It hasn't been that long since I've met my girlfriend. | Low form(반말) |
| 고향 온 지가 얼마 안 됐어요. | It hasn't been that long since I've came to my hometown. | Polite informal Contracted ending |
| 서울에 이사한 지 얼마 안 되었어요. | It hasn't been that long since I've moved to Seoul. | Polite informal |
| 저녁 먹은 지 얼마 안 됐어요. | It hasn't been that long since I've ate dinner. | Polite informal Contracted ending |
Pronunciation
- Special pronunciation rule?
See Also
