TTMIK nível 7 lição 3 (Brasil)

In this lesson we are looking at the structure -(으)ㄹ 만하다. This structure has a variety of meanings and it is very important to pay close attention to the context in order to understand what kind of meaning is intended. Generally, -(으)ㄹ 만하다 means that there is enough reason or justification for a certain situation or that something is doable or possible, but mainly in the sense of being “bearable” to do. Examples 가다 → 갈 만하다 = to be possible to go = to be worth going (and checking out the place) = there is enough justifiable reason for one to go 먹다 → 먹을 만하다 = to be edible = to taste okay (the taste is bearable) = the taste is acceptable 늦다 → 늦을 만하다 = to be forgivable for being late = there is enough reason for being late 놀라다 → 놀랄 만하다 = to be natural to be surprised/shocked = there is enough reason for being surprisd/shocked Sample Sentences 1. 그럴 만해요. = It’s understandable to be so. = It’s possible. = There is enough reason for it to be so. 2. 그 사람은 인기가 있을 만해요. = There is enough reason that he is popular. = It’s understandable why he is popular. 3. 이 책 읽을 만해요? = Is this book worth reading? = Is this book good? = Do you recommend this book? 4. 괜찮아요. 참을 만해요. = I’m okay. It’s endurable. = I’m okay. It’s bearable. 5. 가족끼리 한 번쯤 갈 만해요. = (The place) is worth visiting once (or twice) with family.