Processing keyword: ~마련이다 [maryeonida] (Bound to, tend to)

Korean Grammar Point: ~마련이다 [maryeonida] (Bound to, tend to)

~마련이다 [maryeonida] (Bound to, Tend to)

1. Introduction

In Korean, expressing the inevitability or strong tendency of an event or action is essential for conveying expectations or norms. The grammar point ~마련이다 is commonly used to express that something is bound to happen or is a natural outcome. In this lesson, we'll explore how to use ~마련이다 to describe inevitability in various contexts.

2. Core Grammar Explanation

Meaning

~마련이다 is used to indicate that something is bound to happen, tends to happen, or is natural and expected under certain circumstances.

Structure

• Verb stem + 기 마련이다
• Adjective stem + (으)ㄴ 마련이다

Formation Diagram

Verb Example:

• 먹 + 기 + 마련이다 = 먹기 마련이다
  • It's bound to be eaten.

Adjective Example:

• 어렵 + 은 + 마련이다 = 어려운 마련이다
  • It's bound to be difficult.

3. Comparative Analysis

Similar Grammar Points

• ~게 마련이다: Similar meaning, but focuses more on the manner or way something happens.
• ~기 쉽다: Means "easy to do," indicating a high possibility but less certainty than ~마련이다.

  Grammar Point	Meaning	Usage Example
  ~마련이다	Inevitable, bound to happen	실수하기 마련이다
  ~게 마련이다	It's natural for something to happen	사람이 늙게 마련이다
  ~기 쉽다	Easy to do, likely to happen	넘어지기 쉽다

4. Examples in Context

Formal Context

1. 사람은 누구나 실수하기 마련입니다.
   • Everyone is bound to make mistakes.
2. 노력하면 성공하기 마련입니다.
   • If you put in effort, you're bound to succeed.

Informal Context

1. 어린 아이들은 장난을 치기 마련이야.
   • Young kids are bound to play pranks.
2. 겨울이면 날씨가 춥기 마련이야.
   • If it's winter, the weather is bound to be cold.

Written Context

1. 시간은 흐르기 마련이다.
   • Time is bound to flow.
2. 인생은 예측할 수 없는 일이 생기기 마련이다.
   • In life, unpredictable things are bound to happen.

Spoken Context

1. 처음에는 서툴기 마련이죠.
   • At first, you're bound to be clumsy.
2. 좋은 일 뒤에는 어려움이 오기 마련이에요.
   • After good things, difficulties are bound to come.

5. Cultural Notes

Cultural Relevance

In Korean culture, acknowledging the inevitability of certain situations reflects humility and acceptance. Using ~마련이다 can convey wisdom or shared understanding about life's nature.

Levels of Politeness

• Formal polite: 마련입니다
• Informal polite: 마련이에요
• Casual: 마련이야

Idiomatic Expressions

• 고생 끝에 낙이 오기 마련이다.
  • After hardships, happiness is bound to come.
• 세월은 흐르기 마련이다.
  • Time is bound to pass.

6. Common Mistakes and Tips

Common Mistakes

1. Incorrect conjugation with adjectives
   • Incorrect: 춥기 마련이다 (when describing an adjective directly)
   • Correct: 추운 마련이다 or more naturally 날씨가 춥기 마련이다
2. Using ~마련이다 with nouns without proper structure
   • Incorrect: 성공 마련이다
   • Correct: 성공하기 마련이다

Tips

• Remember to use verb stems: Attach 기 마련이다 to the verb stem.
• For adjectives, ensure proper use of (으)ㄴ before 마련이다 if necessary.
• Context is key: Use ~마련이다 to express something that's expected or natural.

7. Summary and Review

Key Takeaways

• ~마련이다 expresses that something is bound to happen or inevitable.
• Used with verb stems + 기 마련이다 and sometimes with adjectives.
• Conveys a sense of common understanding or natural outcome.

Quick Recap Quiz

1. Fill in the blank: 사람은 누구나 ________ 마련이에요.
   • a) 실수하기
   • b) 실수한
   • c) 실수할
2. Is the following sentence correct? If not, correct it: 행복은 찾기 마련이다.
3. Translate to Korean using ~마련이다: "After rain, the ground is bound to harden."

Answers:

1. a) 실수하기
2. Incorrect. Correct sentence: 행복은 찾아오기 마련이다.
3. 비 온 뒤에 땅이 굳기 마련이다.