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Decoded Slug: ~할지언정 [haljieonjeong] (Regardless of whether)
Korean Grammar Point
~할지언정 [haljieonjeong] (Regardless of whether)
~할지언정 [haljieonjeong] (Regardless of whether)
Short explanation:
Used to express the meaning 'regardless of whether', 'no matter what', or 'even if'. Denotes that even if a certain situation arises, it won't affect the speakers' action or decision. It is used when someone wants to convey their unwavering opinion or emotion.
Formation:
Verb + ~ㄹ지언정
Examples:
문제가 어렵다 할지언정 끝까지 풀어 볼 것이다.
Munjega eoryeopda haljieonjeong kkeutkkaji pureo bol geosida.
Regardless of whether the problem is difficult, I will try to solve it till the end.
그녀가 나를 싫어한다 할지언정 나는 그녀를 계속 사랑할 것이다.
Geunyeoga nareul sileoanda haljieonjeong naneun geunyeoreul gyesok saranghal geosida.
Regardless of whether she dislikes me, I will continue to love her.
날씨가 차갑다 할지언정 우리는 계속 걸어가야 합니다.
Nalssiga chagapda haljieonjeong urineun gyesok georeogaya habnida.
Regardless of whether the weather is cold, we have to keep walking.
시험이 어렵다 할지언정 저는 공부를 계속해야 해요.
Sihemi eoryeopda haljieonjeong jeoneun gongbureul gyesokhaeya haeyo.
Regardless of whether the exam is difficult, I have to continue studying.
Long explanation:
'~할지언정 [haljieonjeong]' is a Korean grammatical form that indicates a situation or condition under which an action or state described in the second clause remains unchanged regardless of what happens in the first clause. Similar to 'whether or not' or 'no matter what' in English, it is used to convey that the outcome or decision mentioned in the main clause will not be influenced by whatever is discussed in the first clause.