-게 마련이다-ge maryeonida
V/A + -게 마련이다 (Be bound to, it is only natural that)
Meaning: Be bound to / naturally do (expresses that an action or state inevitably occurs by nature).
Conjugation & Pattern
- Verb / Adjective stem (V/A) + -게 마련이다
- Completely interchangeable with: V/A + -기 마련이다
Detailed Usage
Attaches directly to verb or adjective stems to state a natural inevitability or universal truth. Equivalent to '-기 마련이다' and '-(으)ㄴ/는 법이다'.
Example Sentences
- 1
사람은 누구나 늙게 마련입니다.
Sarameun nuguna neukge maryeonimnida.
Everyone is bound to grow old.
- 2
시간이 지나면 사회도 변하고 사람도 변하게 마련이다.
Sigani jinamyeon sahoedo byeonhago saramdo byeonhage maryeonida.
As time passes, society and people are naturally bound to change.
- 3
습도가 높으면 불쾌지수도 높게 마련이지요.
Seupdoga nopeumyeon bulkwaejisudo nopge maryeonijiyo.
When humidity is high, the discomfort index is naturally high as well.
Important Notes
Attaches directly to any V/A stem regardless of batchim.