는 법

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Description

Verb + 는 법:

  1. Used to indicate that some action or state is already established or expected. It is often used when stating natural laws, universal truths, or general principles. It is also often used in Korean proverbs
  2. This pattern means "how to (verb)."

Notes

  • 법 is conjugated with 이다
  • For the meaning to indicate that some action or state is already established or expected, there are some usage restrictions:
    • You can't use this for specific subjects, it needs to be something general.
      • 우리 엄마는 (X) - your mom specifically
      • 엄마들은 (O) - moms in general
    • For the negative form, use -지 않다
      • 하지 않은 법이다
    • You cannot use this for questions, imperatives (e.g. commands), or propositive sentences
      • 하는 법입니까? (X) - question
      • 하는 법입시다 (X) - propositive
      • 하는 법이십시오 (X) - imperative

Conjugation Rule

Conjugation Rule
Pattern Case Example
Rule 1: Adjective/Verb + 는 법이다 If there is no 받침 or if the adjective/verb stem has ㄹ as a 받침 하는 법이다

뜨르는 법이다

Rule 2: Adjective/Verb + 은 법이다 If there is a 받침 at the end of the adjective/verb stem 어려운 법이다


Sentence Examples

An action or state is already established or expected

Korean English Notes
비 온 뒤에 땅이 굳어지는 법이다 The ground hardens after rain It basically means, it's only natural that the ground hardens after rain. For example, it can be used when someone or something gets tougher after going through a tough time or hard work


"How to" meaning

Korean English Notes
이 수학문제를 푸는 법좀 알려줘. Please teach how to solve this math question.
너네집에 가는 방법을 몰라. 너네집에 가는 법을 알려줘. I don't know how to get to your house. Tell me how to get there
난 불고기를 만드는 법을 배우고 싶어. I want to learn how to cook bulgogi.


Pronunciation

  • Special pronunciation rule?

See Also

  • Related topic or grammar

Reference

  • Korean Grammar in Use Advanced - pg 268


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