S + (으)면 그래요
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Description
Grammar pattern : It happens/ is like that if S
Notes
Conjugation Rule
| Pattern | Case | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule 1: | If there is no 받침 or if the adjective/verb stem has ㄹ as a 받침 | ||
| Rule 2: | If there is a 받침 at the end of the adjective/verb stem |
Sentence Examples
| Korean | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 개가 왜 짖어요?" "누가 오면 그래요. |
Why is your dog baking?" "She does like that if someone comes to my house. |
Polite informal form |
| 니 컴퓨터가 갑자기 꺼졌어." "컴퓨터를 오래 쓰면 그래. |
Hey, your computer is turned off suddenly." "It happens that if I use the computer for a long while. |
Low form |
| 아기가 웃고 있네요." "기분 좋으면 그래요. |
Look at your baby, she's smiling." "She does like that if she feels good. |
Polite informal form |
Pronunciation
- Special pronunciation rule?
See Also
Snu level 2 pg 208
