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-는 만큼Korean expression · TOPIK 3

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TOPIK 3 3급Expressions 표현2 senses

One expression with 2 distinct uses in the dictionary. Each is below with its own usage rule and examples.

형태Forms

-는 만큼-ㄴ 만큼-은 만큼-ㄹ 만큼-을 만큼

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 the following content is proportional to the preceding content or of a similar level or quantity.

뒤에 오는 말이 앞에 오는 말과 비례하거나 비슷한 정도 혹은 수량임을 나타내는 표현.

쓰임Usage

Attaches after 있다, 없다, 계시다, adjectives and verbs ending in 있다 or 없다 or the honorific -으시-.

'있다', '없다', '계시다'나 '있다', '없다'로 끝나는 형용사, 동사 또는 '-으시-' 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.

예문Examples

시험의 결과는 공부하는 만큼 나오는 것 같다.

It seems like your exam results come out as much as you study.

과학 기술이 발전하는 만큼 인간 생활이 더욱 편리해진다.

As technology advances, human life becomes more convenient.

지수는 용돈을 아껴 쓰는 만큼 저축이 늘어나서 보람을 느꼈다.

Jisu felt a sense of accomplishment as her savings grew as much as she spent her allowance frugally.

대화In conversation

지수야, 너 왜 저녁을 다 안 먹고 남겼니?

Jisu, why did you leave some of your dinner uneaten?

저는 먹는 만큼 살이 쪄서 식사량을 줄여야겠어요.

I gain weight as much as I eat, so I need to cut back on how much I eat.

An expression used to indicate that the preceding statement is the reason or basis for the following statement.

앞에 오는 말이 뒤에 오는 말의 이유나 근거임을 나타내는 표현.

쓰임Usage

Attaches after 있다, 없다, 계시다, adjectives and verbs ending in 있다 or 없다 or the honorific -으시-.

'있다', '없다', '계시다'나 '있다', '없다'로 끝나는 형용사, 동사 또는 '-으시-' 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.

예문Examples

승규가 다니는 회사는 주말에도 일을 하는 만큼 월급을 더 준다.

Since Seunggyu's company makes its employees work on weekends, it pays them a higher salary.

이번 경기는 점수 차이가 나는 만큼 긴장하지 않고 지금처럼만 하면 우승은 문제없어.

Since there's such a big score difference in this game, if we just stay calm and keep playing like we are, winning is no problem.

유기농 식품은 화학 비료나 농약을 안 쓰는 만큼 건강에 좋다.

Since organic food doesn't use chemical fertilizers or pesticides, it's good for your health.

대화In conversation

여러분, 이 지역 공장에서 폐수를 배출한다는 제보가 있는 만큼 조사를 철저히 해야 합니다.

Everyone, since we've received a report that a factory in this area is discharging wastewater, we need to conduct a thorough investigation.

네, 알겠습니다. 지역 주민들의 건강을 위해 맡은 곳을 꼼꼼히 살펴보겠습니다.

Yes, understood. We'll carefully examine the assigned areas for the sake of the residents' health.

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 -는 만큼 mean in Korean?

-는 만큼 is a expression introduced at 3급 (TOPIK 3). An expression used to indicate that the following content is proportional to the preceding content or of a similar level or quantity. It has 2 distinct senses, all listed on this page.

When do you use -는 만큼?

Attaches after 있다, 없다, 계시다, adjectives and verbs ending in 있다 or 없다 or the honorific -으시-. The other shape is -ㄴ 만큼, -은 만큼, -ㄹ 만큼, -을 만큼 — same point, different environment.

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

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 만큼?

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.