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Decoded Slug: ~다면 [damyeon] (If it is the case that)
Korean Grammar Point
~다면 [damyeon] (If it is the case that)
~다면 [damyeon] (If it is the case that)
Short explanation:
Expresses the conditional 'if'.
Formation:
Verb + 다면 OR Noun + 이라면
Examples:
시간이 있다면, 저는 여기서 내일까지 기다릴 수 있어요.
Sigani issdamyeon, jeoneun yeogiseo naeilkkaji gidaril su isseoyo.
If I have time, I can wait here until tomorrow.
네가 여기에 온다면, 저녁 식사를 함께 할 수 있겠어요.
Nega yeogie ondamyeon, jeonyeok sikwareul hamkke hal su issgesseoyo.
If you come here, we could have dinner together.
비가 오다면, 우산을 가져오세요.
Biga odamyeon, usaneul gajyeooseyo.
If it is raining, bring an umbrella.
그게 실제라면, 그건 정말 놀랍습니다.
Geuge siljelamyeon, geugeon jeongmal nolrapseupnida.
If that is real, it is truly amazing.
Long explanation:
The grammar form ~다면 [damyeon] is used to express the conditional 'if' in Korean language. It is often utilized in sentences to present hypothetical scenarios or conditions, or to suggest possible consequences or outcomes resulting from a certain situation. This structure is similar to 'if' in English used at the beginning of conditionals.