-(으)ㄴ/는 법이다-(eu)n/neun beobida
Advanced 5 · #21Lesson 7: Proverb Quotation and Natural Laws

V + -는 법이다, A + -(으)ㄴ 법이다 (It is natural that, it is a rule of life that)

Meaning: It is only natural that / bound to (states an inevitable truth, natural law, or universal principle).

Conjugation & Pattern

  • Verb stem (V) + -는 법이다
  • Adjective stem (A) with batchim + -은 법이다 | No batchim/ㄹ + -ㄴ 법이다

Detailed Usage

Emphasizes that a situation follows a natural law or universal rule of human life. Very common in proverbs, maxims, and words of wisdom.

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    약속을 지키지 않으면 신용을 잃는 법입니다.

    Yaksogeul jikiji aneumyeon sinyongeul ilneun beobimnida.

    If you do not keep your promises, you are bound to lose trust.

  2. 2

    벼는 익을수록 고개를 숙이는 법이다.

    Byeoneun igeulsurok gogaereul sugineun beobida.

    The riper the rice plant, the lower it bows its head.

  3. 3

    포기하지 않고 노력하는 사람이 성공하는 법이다.

    Pogihaji ango noryeokhaneun sarami seonggonghaneun beobida.

    A person who works hard without giving up is bound to succeed.

Important Notes

Used in the present tense because it expresses timeless truths (similar to -기 마련이다 / -게 마련이다).

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