(으)려면 S
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Description
V + (으)려면 S : This pattern is equivalent to the phrase S if N intends to V
Notes
Conjugation Rule
| Pattern | Case | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule 1: | V + 려면 | If there is no 받침 or if the adjective/verb stem has ㄹ as a 받침 | 가다 → 가려면 |
| Rule 2: | V + 으려면 | If there is a 받침 at the end of the adjective/verb stem | 먹다 → 먹으려면 |
Sentence Examples
| Korean | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 경복궁에 가려면 어디로 가야 하나요? | How can I get to Kyoung Bok Palace? | Polite informal form |
| 돈을 벌으려면 일을 해야 합니다. | If you want to earn money, you have to work. | Polite informal form |
| 통장을 만들으려면 신분증이 필요해요. | If you intend to open an account, you need your ID card. | Polite informal form |
| 한국말을 잘 하려면 어떻게 해야 할까요? | What should I do to speak good Korean? | Polite informal form |
| 철수씨를 만나려면 사무실로 가 보세요. | If you want to meet Chul Su, go to his office. | Polite informal form |
| 한국말을 배우려면 한글부터 배워야 합니다. | If you intend to learn Korean, you have to learn Hangeul first. | Polite informal form |
| 제 시간에 도착하려면 지금 출발해야 돼. | If we want to arrive in time, we have to leave now. | Low form |
| 외국에 가려면 여권이 필요해요. | If you intend to go abroad, you need a passport. | Polite informal form |
| 살을 빼려면 운동을 열심히 해야돼. | If you intend to lose weight, you have to work out hard. | Low form |
Pronunciation
- Special pronunciation rule?
See Also
- Related topic or grammar
snu level 2 pg 120
