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Decoded Slug: ~면 [myeon] (If)
Korean Grammar Point
~면 [myeon] (If)
~면 [myeon] (If)
Short explanation:
Used to indicate a conditional statement; equivalent to 'if' in English.
Formation:
Plain form of verb + 면
Examples:
내일 비가 오면, 우리는 공원에 가지 않을 거예요.
Naeil biga omyeon, urineun gong-wone gaji anheul geoyeyo.
If it rains tomorrow, we won't go to the park.
보고 싶으면 그 사람에게 전화하세요.
Bogo sip-eumyeon geu salam-ege jeonhwa haseyo.
If you miss him, call him.
많이 공부하면 시험에 불폈할 수 있어요.
Manhi gongbuhadeuramyeon siheome bureop-eul su iss-eoyo.
If you study a lot, you can pass the test.
마지막 버스를 놓치면 택시를 타야 돼요.
Majimag beoseureul nohchimyeon taeksileul taya dwaeyo.
If we miss the last bus, we have to take a taxi.
Long explanation:
'~면 [myeon]' is a conditional form in Korean language. It conveys the meaning of 'if', creating a condition that if a certain situation occurs or is met, then another event will happen. When this grammar point is attached to a verb, it forms an assumed or hypothetical condition, often used to express hypothetical situations, intentions, or decisions on a certain condition. It is imperative to note that a verb should be in the plain form before the '면' is appended.