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-을 만하다Korean expression · TOPIK 5

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TOPIK 5 5급Expressions 표현2 senses

One expression with 2 distinct uses in the dictionary. Each is below with its own usage rule and examples.

형태Forms

-을 만하다-ㄹ 만하다

Which one you use is decided by what comes in front of it — see the usage rule under each meaning below.

An expression used to express that the act mentioned in the preceding statement is worth trying.

앞말이 나타내는 행동을 할 가치가 있음을 나타내는 표현.

쓰임Usage

Attaches after verbs ending in a consonant other than ㄹ or the past -었-.

‘ㄹ’을 제외한 받침 있는 동사 또는 ‘-었-’ 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.

예문Examples

다이어트 중이더라도 우유나 요구르트는 걱정 없이 먹을 만하다.

Even if you're on a diet, milk and yogurt are worth eating without worry.

소문은 대체로 믿을 만한 게 못 된다.

Rumors are generally not to be trusted.

항상 성실히 일하는 승규는 그만한 보상을 받을 만하다.

Seunggyu, who always works diligently, deserves to be rewarded accordingly.

대화In conversation

새로 나온 책 중에서 읽을 만한 소설책 좀 추천해 줘.

Recommend me a novel worth reading among the newly released books.

마침 재미있는 소설책을 샀는데 빌려줄까?

I just bought an interesting novel—do you want me to lend it to you?

An expression used to express that the incident mentioned in the preceding statement is highly likely to happen.

앞말이 나타내는 일이 일어나는 것이 충분히 가능함을 나타내는 표현.

쓰임Usage

Attaches after verbs and adjectives ending in a consonant other than ㄹ or the past -었-.

‘ㄹ’을 제외한 받침 있는 동사와 형용사 또는 ‘-었-’ 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.

예문Examples

그 꽃은 무궁화와 매우 닮아 무궁화라고 해도 충분히 속을 만했다.

That flower looks so much like a rose of Sharon that it could easily fool you into thinking it was one.

졸릴 때 졸음을 쫓을 만한 게 어디 없을까?

Is there anything that can chase away sleepiness when you're drowsy?

참을 만하니까 너무 걱정하지 마세요.

It's bearable, so don't worry too much.

대화In conversation

감기가 심하다며 몸은 좀 어떠니?

You said your cold is bad—how are you feeling?

열이 좀 있기는 한데 참을 만해.

I have a bit of a fever, but it's bearable.

관련 문법Related grammar

Other expressions you will meet alongside this one.

-게 마련이다 -ge maryeonida -기 마련이다 An expression used to indicate that it is natural for something to occur or become a certain state. TOPIK 5 -게 생겼다 -ge saengyeotta An expression used to indicate that someone is facing the situation expressed by the preceding statement. TOPIK 5 -기 나름이다 -gi nareumida -을 나름이다 An expression used to indicate that something depends on how the act mentioned in the preceding statement is done. TOPIK 5 -기가 바쁘게 -giga bappeuge An expression used to indicate that something happens as soon as the act mentioned in the preceding statement is completed. TOPIK 5 -기가 쉽다 -giga swipda An expression used to state that the act or state mentioned in the preceding statement is likely to occur. TOPIK 5 -기만 하다 -giman hada An expression used to state that one does only one act without doing anything else. TOPIK 5

자주 묻는 질문Common questions

What does -을 만하다 mean in Korean?

-을 만하다 is a expression introduced at 5급 (TOPIK 5). An expression used to express that the act mentioned in the preceding statement is worth trying. It has 2 distinct senses, all listed on this page.

When do you use -을 만하다?

Attaches after verbs ending in a consonant other than ㄹ or the past -었-. The other shape is -ㄹ 만하다 — same point, different environment.

What is the difference between -을 만하다 and -ㄹ 만하다?

None in meaning — they are two shapes of the same expression, and which one appears is decided by the sound in front of it, not by what you want to say.

What TOPIK level is -을 만하다?

5급 — TOPIK 5, advanced. It is one of 56 grammar points at that level.

Definition, usage note, examples and dialogue from the 국립국어원 한국어기초사전, used under CC BY-SA 2.0 KR.