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-(으)면

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A connective ending used to assume an uncertain fact.

Meaning

  1. 1

    A connective ending used to assume an uncertain fact.

    불확실한 사실을 가정하여 말할 때 쓰는 연결 어미.

  2. 2

    A connective ending used when the preceding statement becomes the reason or condition of the following statement.

    뒤에 오는 말에 대한 근거나 조건이 됨을 나타내는 연결 어미.

  3. 3

    A connective ending used to assume a fact that is different from the reality, such as a desirable state, regretful situation, etc.

    희망하는 상태나 후회되는 상황 등과 같이 현실과 다른 사실을 가정하여 나타내는 연결 어미.

  4. 4

    A connective ending used to indicate a habitual and repetitive condition.

    습관적이고 반복적인 조건을 나타내는 연결 어미.

Example sentences

  • If North and South Korea are unified someday, a lot of things will change, won't they?

  • If I don't do my homework, will I get a big scolding from the teacher?

  • The press corps will arrive in Seoul by dawn tomorrow.

  • If you like poetry, try reading this poetry collection.

    Oh! I really love this poet.

  • When you have time, drop by Grandma's house often.

  • If you neglect exercise, you may have health problems.