만 같아도Korean expression · TOPIK 4

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An expression used to assume something by comparing it with a certain period or situation mentioned in the preceding statement.

앞말이 나타내는 시기나 상황을 비교하여 가정할 때 쓰는 표현.

쓰임Usage

Attaches after nouns.

명사 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.

예문Examples

세상 모든 사람들이 너만 같아도 살 만할 것 같아.

If everyone in the world were like you, life would be worth living.

평일만 같아도 백화점이 이렇게 붐비지는 않을 텐데.

If it were a weekday, the department store wouldn't be this crowded.

서울만 같아도 이 시간까지 문 여는 가게가 많은데.

If it were Seoul, there would be many stores open until this hour.

대화In conversation

날씨가 요즘만 같아도 등산을 자주 갈 텐데.

If the weather were like these days, I'd go hiking often.

맞아. 겨울에는 너무 추워서 등산을 하기가 어려워.

Right. In winter it's too cold to go hiking.

관련 문법Related grammar

Other expressions you will meet alongside this one.

-고 들다 -go deulda An expression used to press someone to do the preceding act. TOPIK 4 -고 보다 -go boda An expression indicating that the action implied by the preceding word is done first and the subsequent events are thought about later. TOPIK 4 -고 해서 -go haeseo An expression used to state that the content of the preceding statement is one of several reasons for doing the act mentioned in the following… TOPIK 4 -나 싶다 -na sipda An expression used to indicate that the speaker is making a subjective and uncertain guess about the preceding statement. TOPIK 4 -는 김에 -neun gime -ㄴ 김에 · -은 김에 An expression used to indicate that one is doing a certain act, after the act mentioned in the preceding statement or while doing a similar behavior… TOPIK 4 -는 대로 -neun daero -ㄴ 대로 · -은 대로 An expression used to indicate that something is the same as the present act or state mentioned in the preceding statement. TOPIK 4

자주 묻는 질문Common questions

What does 만 같아도 mean in Korean?

만 같아도 is a expression introduced at 4급 (TOPIK 4). An expression used to assume something by comparing it with a certain period or situation mentioned in the preceding statement.

When do you use 만 같아도?

Attaches after nouns.

What TOPIK level is 만 같아도?

4급 — TOPIK 4, upper 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.