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-을망정Korean connective · TOPIK 6

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TOPIK 6 6급Connectives 연결 어미2 senses

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

형태Forms

-을망정-ㄹ망정

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

A connective ending used when recognizing the truth of the preceding negative fact, and adding another fact that is the opposite of it.

앞에 오는 말이 나타내는 부정적인 사실을 인정하면서 그와 반대되는 다른 사실을 이어 말할 때 쓰는 연결 어미.

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

승규는 비록 키는 작을망정 생각은 누구보다 큰 사람이다.

Seunggyu may be short, but he has bigger thoughts than anyone.

비록 불편한 잠자리였을망정 좀 자고 나니 훨씬 개운한 느낌이 들었다.

Even though the bed was uncomfortable, I felt much more refreshed after sleeping a bit.

민준이는 초라한 누더기를 걸쳤을망정 누구보다 환하게 빛이 나는 사람이었다.

Minjun may have worn shabby rags, but he shone brighter than anyone.

대화In conversation

아, 집에 오니까 좋다.

Ah, it feels good to be home.

맞아. 낡고 좁을망정 그래도 우리 집이 제일 마음이 편한 거야.

Right. Even if it's old and cramped, our home is still the most comfortable.

A connective ending used to express the assumption that a certain negative situation will occur, and emphasize the following statement that is the opposite of it.

어떤 부정적인 상황을 가정하여 나타내면서 그와 반대되는 뒤의 말을 강조할 때 쓰는 연결 어미.

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

차라리 굶어 죽을망정 너에게 도움을 청하는 일은 없을 거야!

I'd rather starve to death than ask you for help!

나는 사람들에게 비난을 받을망정 내가 옳다고 생각하는 일을 꿋꿋이 해 나갈 것이다.

Even if I face criticism, I will steadfastly do what I believe is right.

대화In conversation

결혼을 계속 반대하다가는 원망을 듣게 될 거예요.

If you keep opposing the marriage, you'll end up being resented.

나는 원망을 들을망정 우리 딸의 장래를 위해서 끝까지 반대할 거요.

Even if I'm resented, I'll oppose it to the end for our daughter's future.

관련 문법Related grammar

Other connectives you will meet alongside this one, starting with the ones the dictionary names as equivalents.

-거들랑 -geodeullang -걸랑 A connective ending used to mean "if something is true or turns out to be true." TOPIK 6 -건대 -geondae A connective ending used when the speaker implies in advance that he/she will confess his/her thoughts or hopes, etc., in the following statement. TOPIK 6 -건만 -geonman -건마는 A connective ending used when the actual result is different from the result that was anticipated from the preceding statement. TOPIK 6 -기로서니 -giroseoni A connective ending used when emphasizing this meaning, "however the preceding statement says so." TOPIK 6 -노라면 TOPIK 6 -느니만큼 -neunimankeum -니만큼 · -으니만큼 A connective ending used when admitting to the truth of the preceding statement and saying that it is the cause or reason for the following statement. TOPIK 6

자주 묻는 질문Common questions

What does -을망정 mean in Korean?

-을망정 is a connective introduced at 6급 (TOPIK 6). A connective ending used when recognizing the truth of the preceding negative fact, and adding another fact that is the opposite of it. It has 2 distinct senses, all listed on this page.

When do you use -을망정?

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

What is the difference between -을망정 and -ㄹ망정?

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

What TOPIK level is -을망정?

6급 — TOPIK 6, mastery. 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.