-자면Korean expression · TOPIK 6
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An expression used to assume and indicate someone's recommendation or suggestion.
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.
관련 문법Related grammar
Other expressions you will meet alongside this one.
자주 묻는 질문Common 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.
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