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Decoded Slug: ~도록이면 [dorogimyeon] (If possible)
Korean Grammar Point
~도록이면 [dorogimyeon] (If possible)
~도록이면 [dorogimyeon] (If possible)
Short explanation:
Used to express a wish or desire for a certain condition or situation to be met if possible.
Formation:
Verb + 도록이면
Examples:
도록이면 건강한 음식을 먹으려고 노력하고 있어요.
Dorogimyeon geonganghan eumsigeul meogeuryeogo noryeokhago isseoyo.
I'm trying to eat healthy food as much as possible.
도록이면 빨리 답장을 부탁드려요.
Dorogimyeon ppalliy dapjangeul butakdeuryeoyo.
Please reply back as soon as possible.
도록이면 매일 운동을 해야 건강을 유지할 수 있어요.
Dorogimyeon maeil undongeul haeya geongangeul yujihal su isseoyo.
You need to exercise daily if possible to maintain your health.
도록이면 숙제를 미루지 않고 바로 해야 해요.
Dorogimyeon sukjeeul miruji anhgo baro haeya haeyo.
You should do homework immediately if possible.
Long explanation:
'~도록이면 [dorogimyeon]' is a grammar pattern used in Korean to express the speaker's preference or hope for a certain situation to occur, if possible. It's similar to the English phrase 'if possible'. It denotes a wish or desire that is conditional or dependent on certain circumstances and is generally used in statements expressing preferences, hopes, or desires.