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Processing keyword: (으)ㄹ 수 있다 [(eu)l su itda] (Can do)
The grammar point (으)ㄹ 수 있다 is used in Korean to express the ability or possibility to do something, equivalent to "can" or "be able to" in English. It's an essential structure for conveying what someone is capable of doing.
To form (으)ㄹ 수 있다, attach -을 수 있다 or -ㄹ 수 있다 to the verb stem, depending on whether it ends with a consonant or a vowel.
Verb Stem Ending | Attachment | Example Verb | Conjugated Form |
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Consonant | -을 수 있다 | 먹다 (to eat) | 먹을 수 있다 |
Vowel | -ㄹ 수 있다 | 가다 (to go) | 가ㄹ 수 있다 |
Positive | Negative |
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갈 수 있다 (can go) | 갈 수 없다 (cannot go) |
먹을 수 있다 (can eat) | 먹을 수 없다 (cannot eat) |
할 수 있다 (can do) | 할 수 없다 (cannot do) |
Grammar Point | Meaning | Example |
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(으)ㄹ 수 있다 | Ability/Possibility | 갈 수 있다 (can go) |
(으)려고 하다 | Intention/Plan | 가려고 하다 (plan to go) |
Korean language has different levels of formality. (으)ㄹ 수 있다 can be used across various politeness levels:
By understanding and practicing (으)ㄹ 수 있다, you'll be able to express abilities and possibilities confidently in Korean!
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