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만 아니면Korean expression · TOPIK 3

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TOPIK 3 3급Expressions 표현

An expression used to stress that something is an unavoidable condition or reason.

An expression used to stress that something is an unavoidable condition or reason.

피할 수 없는 조건이나 이유임을 강조하여 나타내는 표현.

쓰임Usage

Attaches after nouns.

명사 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.

예문Examples

미성년자만 아니면 누구나 술을 구입할 수 있다.

As long as you're not a minor, anyone can buy alcohol.

나도 내일 졸업식만 아니면 모임에 참석하는 건데.

If it weren't for my graduation ceremony tomorrow, I would attend the gathering.

무더운 날씨만 아니면 친구들이랑 농구를 하러 갔을 텐데.

If it weren't for the sweltering heat, I would have gone to play basketball with my friends.

대화In conversation

너는 어떤 여자가 좋니? 내가 소개해 줄게.

What kind of woman do you like? I'll introduce you to someone.

나는 남자만 아니면 돼.

As long as she's not a man, that's all I need.

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 만 아니면 mean in Korean?

만 아니면 is a expression introduced at 3급 (TOPIK 3). An expression used to stress that something is an unavoidable condition or reason.

When do you use 만 아니면?

Attaches after nouns.

What TOPIK level is 만 아니면?

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.