V + -는 한, N + -인 한 (As long as, provided that)
Meaning: As long as, so long as, within the limit of (states a prerequisite condition or boundary for the main clause).
Conjugation & Pattern
- Verb stem (V) + -는 한
- Noun (N) + -인 한
- Emphatic prerequisite: V + -지 않는 한 -(으)ㄹ 수 없다 (unless..., cannot...)
Detailed Usage
Sets a condition or limit within which the main clause holds true. Commonly used in fixed expressions like '할 수 있는 한' (as much as possible), '가능한 한' (as far as possible), or '-지 않는 한' (unless).
Example Sentences
- 1
부모님이 옆에 계시는 한 힘든 일이 있어도 의지할 곳이 있다.
Bumonimi yeope gyesineun han himdeun iri isseodo uijihal gosi itda.
As long as my parents are by my side, I have someone to lean on even in hard times.
- 2
사과하지 않는 한 너를 용서할 수 없다.
Sagwahaji anneun han neoreul yongseohal su eopda.
Unless you apologize, I cannot forgive you.
- 3
할 수 있는 한 최선을 다하세요.
Hal su inneun han choeseoneul dahaseyo.
Please do your very best as much as you can.
Important Notes
Generally not used with adjectives, except for '가능하다' in the fixed phrase '가능한 한'.
