-은 결과Korean expression · TOPIK 3

-eun gyeolgwa

An expression used to indicate that a situation occurred as a result of doing a certain act mentioned in the preceding statement.

형태Forms

-은 결과-ㄴ 결과

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 indicate that a situation occurred as a result of doing a certain act mentioned in the preceding statement.

앞에 오는 말이 나타내는 행동을 한 결과로 뒤에 어떤 상황이 옴을 나타내는 표현.

쓰임Usage

Attaches after verbs ending in a consonant other than ㄹ.

‘ㄹ’을 제외한 받침 있는 동사 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.

예문Examples

박 씨는 여러 차례 조사를 받은 결과 범죄 혐의가 없음이 밝혀졌다.

As a result of multiple investigations, Mr. Park was found to have no criminal suspicion.

지수는 폭식을 일삼은 결과 위의 기능이 손상되어 병원에 입원하게 되었다.

As a result of habitual overeating, Jisu's stomach function was damaged, and she had to be hospitalized.

영화 촬영 일정을 무리하게 잡은 결과 배우들의 피로가 누적되어 촬영이 중단되는 사태가 벌어졌다.

As a result of scheduling the film shoot too tightly, the actors' fatigue accumulated, leading to a halt in filming.

대화In conversation

민준이는 좀 어때요?

How is Minjun doing?

푹 쉬고 꾸준히 약을 먹은 결과 많이 좋아졌어요.

As a result of resting well and taking his medicine regularly, he has improved a lot.

관련 문법Related grammar

Other expressions you will meet alongside this one.

-게 하다 -ge hada An expression used to order someone to do a certain thing or to make something work. TOPIK 3 -고 나다 -go nada An expression used to indicate that the act denoted in the preceding statement has finished. TOPIK 3 -고 말다 -go malda An expression used to state that it is regrettable that the act mentioned in the preceding statement finally occurred. TOPIK 3 -고 싶어 하다 -go sipeo hada An expression used to indicate that the speaker wants to do an action or fall into the state mentioned in the preceding statement. TOPIK 3 -기 위해 -gi wihaeseo -기 위해서 · -기 위한 · 을 위해 An expression used to indicate the intention, which is the goal for doing a certain thing. TOPIK 3 -기는 -gineun -긴 · -기는요 · -긴요 A sentence-final ending used when gently denying or refuting the other person's statement. TOPIK 3

자주 묻는 질문Common questions

What does -은 결과 mean in Korean?

-은 결과 is a expression introduced at 3급 (TOPIK 3). An expression used to indicate that a situation occurred as a result of doing a certain act mentioned in the preceding statement.

When do you use -은 결과?

Attaches after verbs ending in a consonant other than ㄹ. The other shape is -ㄴ 결과 — same point, different environment.

What is the difference between -은 결과 and -ㄴ 결과?

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 -은 결과?

3급 — TOPIK 3, lower intermediate. It is one of 67 grammar points at that level.

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