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-자면

-jamyeon

TOPIK 6 6급Expressions 표현invitation 권유

An expression used to assume and indicate someone's recommendation or suggestion.

누군가가 권유하거나 제안하는 것을 가정하여 나타내는 표현.

쓰임Usage

Attaches after verbs. A contracted form of -자고 하면.

동사 뒤에 붙여 쓴다. ‘-자고 하면’이 줄어든 말이다.

예문Examples

우리 아들은 병원에 가자면 울기부터 한다.

My son starts crying as soon as you suggest going to the hospital.

저렇게 멋진 남자가 결혼하자면 얼마나 기쁠까!

If such a handsome man proposed marriage, how happy would that be!

네가 그러지 말자면 나도 안 할게.

If you say not to do it, I won't do it either.

대화In conversation

오늘은 오랜만에 삼겹살을 먹으러 가자.

Let's go eat samgyeopsal today for a change.

그래. 네가 먹자면 먹어야지.

Okay, if you say let's go, we'll go.

Related grammar

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Common questions

What does -자면 mean in Korean?

-자면 is a expression introduced at 6급 (TOPIK 6). An expression used to assume and indicate someone's recommendation or suggestion.

When do you use -자면?

Attaches after verbs. A contracted form of -자고 하면.

What TOPIK level is -자면?

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.