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-는 대로Korean expression · TOPIK 4

-neun daero

TOPIK 4 4급Expressions 표현4 senses

One expression with 4 distinct uses in the dictionary. Each is below with its own usage rule and examples.

형태Forms

-는 대로-ㄴ 대로-은 대로

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 something is the same as the present act or state mentioned in the preceding statement.

앞에 오는 말이 뜻하는 현재의 행동이나 상황과 같음을 나타내는 표현.

쓰임Usage

Attaches after verbs or the honorific -으시-.

동사 또는 ‘-으시-’ 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.

예문Examples

네 동생이 어디 가서 아직 집에 안 들어오는지 아는 대로 말해 보렴.

Tell me what you know about your brother—where he went and why he hasn't come home yet.

여러분, 제가 발음하는 대로 잘 따라 해 보세요.

Everyone, please follow along as I pronounce.

각자가 생각하는 대로 의견을 말한 후 서로 논의를 해서 발표 내용을 만들자.

Let's each state our opinions as we think, then discuss and create the presentation content.

대화In conversation

매일 만드는 대로 요리했는데 오늘은 평소보다 맛이 없는 것 같아요.

I cooked just as I always do, but today it seems less tasty than usual.

아니에요. 맛있는걸요. 잘 먹을게요.

No, it's delicious. I'll enjoy it.

An expression used to indicate someone does something upon or soon after the moment of a certain act or state.

어떤 행동이나 상황이 나타나는 그때 바로, 또는 직후에 곧의 뜻을 나타내는 표현.

쓰임Usage

Attaches after verbs or the honorific -으시-.

동사 또는 ‘-으시-’ 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.

예문Examples

먼 곳에 다녀와야 하니까 일어나는 대로 준비해서 떠나자.

Since we have to go to a far place, let's get ready and leave as soon as we wake up.

여행에서 돌아오는 대로 학교에 등록하러 갈 거예요.

I'll go register at school as soon as I return from the trip.

유민이는 수업이 끝나는 대로 곧장 집으로 갔다.

Yumin went straight home as soon as class ended.

대화In conversation

지수야, 여행 잘 다녀오렴.

Jisu, have a good trip.

네, 엄마. 거기 도착하는 대로 전화를 드릴게요.

Yes, Mom. I'll call you as soon as I arrive.

An expression used to indicate each and every act or state that appears.

어떤 행동이나 상황이 나타나는 하나하나의 뜻을 나타내는 표현.

쓰임Usage

Attaches after verbs or the honorific -으시-.

동사 또는 ‘-으시-’ 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.

예문Examples

요즘에는 시간이 나는 대로 공부를 하고 있다.

These days, I study whenever I have time.

민준이는 시간이 나는 대로 고향에 계신 어머니를 찾아뵙는다.

Minjun visits his mother in his hometown whenever he has time.

승규는 길에서 불쌍한 사람이 도와 달라고 하는 대로 돈을 준다.

Seunggyu gives money to pitiful people on the street whenever they ask for help.

대화In conversation

유민이가 또 사탕을 먹고 있네. 아이가 달라는 대로 다 주면 어떡해.

Yumin is eating candy again. You shouldn't give her everything she asks for.

하도 울어서 달래려면 어쩔 수가 없었어.

She cried so much, I had no choice but to soothe her.

An expression used to indicate one does something as best as one can.

할 수 있는 만큼 최대한의 뜻을 나타내는 표현.

쓰임Usage

Attaches after verbs or the honorific -으시-.

동사 또는 ‘-으시-’ 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.

예문Examples

될 수 있는 대로 쉽게 설명해야 아이들이 이해할 수 있다.

I'm studying as much as I can whenever I have time.

생일 파티는 되는 대로 비밀을 유지해서 지수를 놀라게 해 주자.

Minjun visits his mother in his hometown as often as he can.

숙제는 하는 대로 미리 해 둬야 나중에 힘들지 않아.

Seunggyu gives money to pitiful people on the street as much as he can when they ask for help.

대화In conversation

우리 이번 주말에 어디 갈까?

Yumin is eating candy again. You shouldn't give her everything she asks for.

글쎄, 사람이 많은 곳은 되는 대로 피하고 싶은데 어디 조용한 곳 없어?

She cried so much, I had no choice but to soothe her.

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 듯 -neun deut -ㄴ 듯 · 은 듯 -ㄹ 듯 · -을 듯 An expression used to guess that something said might be similar to the preceding state or situation. TOPIK 4

자주 묻는 질문Common questions

What does -는 대로 mean in Korean?

-는 대로 is a expression introduced at 4급 (TOPIK 4). An expression used to indicate that something is the same as the present act or state mentioned in the preceding statement. It has 4 distinct senses, all listed on this page.

When do you use -는 대로?

Attaches after verbs or the honorific -으시-. The other shape is -ㄴ 대로, -은 대로 — same point, different environment.

What is the difference between -는 대로 and -ㄴ 대로?

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 -는 대로?

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.