Processing keyword: ~을/ㄹ 수록 [eul/l surok] (The more)

Korean Grammar Point: ~을/ㄹ 수록 [eul/l surok] (The more)

~을/ㄹ수록 [eul/l surok] (The more)

1. Introduction

In Korean, expressing comparative degrees, such as "the more you study, the better you become," involves specific grammatical structures. One such structure is ~을/ㄹ수록, which is used to indicate that as one action or state increases, another action or state also increases. This lesson will delve into the usage of ~을/ㄹ수록, how to form it, and how to use it naturally in various contexts.

2. Core Grammar Explanation

Detailed Explanation

Meaning: The grammar point ~을/ㄹ수록 translates to "the more... the more..." in English. It expresses a proportional relationship between two clauses, indicating that as the degree or extent of one action or state increases, so does another.

Structure

1. Verb Stem + 을수록 / ㄹ수록
   • 받침 (Batchim) O: Verb stems ending with a consonant use 을수록.
     • Example: 먹다 (to eat) → 먹을수록
   • 받침 (Batchim) X: Verb stems ending with a vowel use ㄹ수록.
     • Example: 가다 (to go) → 가ㄹ수록
2. Adjective Stem + 을수록 / ㄹ수록
   • Follows the same rule as verbs.
3. Noun + 일수록
   • When using nouns, attach 일수록.
     • Example: 학생 (student) → 학생일수록

Formation Diagram

3. Comparative Analysis

~을/ㄹ수록 vs ~면 ~수록

• ~면 ~수록: Another form that combines the conditional ~면 with ~수록. It emphasizes the condition leading to an increasing degree.
  • Example: 보면 볼수록 → "The more I see, the more..." ~더욱 ~아/어지다: Used to indicate that something becomes more so over time.

4. Examples in Context

Example Sentences

1. 공부를 하면 할수록 재미있어요.
   • The more I study, the more interesting it gets.
2. 한국어를 배울수록 문화에 대해 더 알고 싶어요.
   • The more I learn Korean, the more I want to know about the culture.
3. 생각할수록 화가 난다.
   • The more I think about it, the angrier I get.
4. 친구가 많을수록 좋아요.
   • The more friends you have, the better.
5. 가격이 쌀수록 품질이 낮아요.
   • The cheaper the price, the lower the quality.

5. Cultural Notes

Cultural Relevance

• In Korean society, expressing relationships between actions is essential for storytelling and explanations.
• Politeness levels can affect the verb endings but ~을/ㄹ수록 remains the same.

Idiomatic Expressions

• 볼수록 매력적이다.
  • The more I see, the more attractive it is.
• 갈수록 태산이다.
  • It gets harder the further you go. (Literally, "As you go, it's mount Taesan.")

6. Common Mistakes and Tips

Error Analysis

1. Forgetting Batchim Rules
   • Incorrect: 가다 → 가을수록 ❌
   • Correct: 가다 → 갈수록 ✔️
2. Using with Past Tense
   • ~을/ㄹ수록 is not used with past tense verbs.

Learning Strategies

• Mnemonic Device: Think of "수록" as "so rock," implying that "as you rock more, so does something else."
• Practice forming the structure by identifying if the verb/adjective has batchim.

7. Summary and Review

Key Takeaways

• ~을/ㄹ수록 is used to express "the more... the more..." relationships.
• Attach 을수록 if there's a batchim; ㄹ수록 if there's none.
• Can be used with verbs, adjectives, and nouns (using 일수록).

Quick Recap Quiz

1. How do you attach ~을/ㄹ수록 to the verb 읽다 (to read)?
   • Answer: 읽을수록
2. Translate: "The more delicious the food is, the more people come."
   • Answer: 음식이 맛있을수록 사람들이 많이 와요.
3. True or False: You can use past tense before ~을/ㄹ수록.
   • Answer: False

Feel free to practice by creating your own sentences using ~을/ㄹ수록!