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Decoded Slug: ~어/아도 [eo/ado] (Even if)
Korean Grammar Point
~어/아도 [eo/ado] (Even if)
~어/아도 [eo/ado] (Even if)
Short explanation:
Used to express 'even if' indicating a condition or assumption.
Formation:
Verb stem + 어/아(If the verb stem final syllable has vowel 'ㅏ' or 'ㅗ') + 도
Examples:
비가 오더라도 나는 계속 걸어갈 거예요, 그것이 제일 빠른 방법이라고 생각해요.
Biga odeorado naneun gyesok georeogal geoyeyo, geugeosi jeil ppareun bangbeobirago saenggakhaeyo.
Even if it rains, I will continue to walk, as I think that is the fastest method.
피곤하다고 아무리 말해도 저는 계속 일해야 합니다, 이 일을 끝내야 해요.
Pigonhadago amuri malhaedo jeoneun gyesok ilhaeya habnida, i ireul kkeutnaeya haeyo.
Even if I say I'm tired no matter how much, I must keep working, I need to finish this job.
어려운 문제라도 저는 포기하지 않고 계속 시도할 거예요, 저는 항상 도전을 좋아해요.
Eoryeoun munjeralado jeoneun pogihaji anhgo gyesok sidohal geoyeyo, jeoneun hangsang dojeoneul joahaeyo.
Even if it is a hard question, I won't give up and continue to try, I always like a challenge.
시험 결과가 좋지 않아도 저는 분발하겠어요, 실패는 성공의 어머니라고 생각합니다.
Siheom gyeolgwaga jojinhaji anhado jeoneun bunbalhagessueyo, silpaeneun seonggongui eomeonirago saenggakhabnida.
Even if the test results are not good, I will exert myself, I think failure is the mother of success.
Long explanation:
'~어/아도 [eo/ado]' is a conjunctive form in Korean that is used to express an assumption or a conditional situation that could occur. The suffix '도' carries the meaning of 'even if' or 'although'. The preceding vowels '어/아' are dependent on the verb stem's last vowel, similar to other Korean grammar forms. It essentially allows for the creation of conditional sentences, where the consequence or effects of a hypothetical action or state are discussed. It does not imply a negative connotation and is neutral in tone.