V/A + -(으)ㄹ망정, N + -일망정 (Even if ..., I will never ... / Rather than)
Meaning: Even though / I would rather suffer A than do B (emphatically upholds a moral stance or firm resolve despite an adverse condition).
Conjugation & Pattern
- V/A with batchim + -을망정 | No batchim/ㄹ + -ㄹ망정
- Noun (N) + -일망정
Detailed Usage
Closely synonymous with '-(으)ㄹ지언정': expresses that even if the speaker must endure the negative situation in the first clause, they will never compromise on the principle in the second.
Example Sentences
- 1
굶어 죽을망정 남에게 비굴하게 구걸은 하지 않겠다.
Gulmeo jugeulmangjeong namege bigulhage gugeoreun haji angetda.
Even if I starve to death, I will never servilely beg from others.
- 2
저희는 몸은 따로 살망정 마음만은 늘 부모님을 생각한다.
Jeohuineun momeun ttaro salmangjeong maeummaneun neul bumonimeul saenggakhanda.
Even though we live apart physically, in our hearts we always think of our parents.
- 3
우리가 비록 가난한 부모일망정 아이들에게 무책임하게 굴지는 말아야지.
Uriga birok gananhan bumoilmangjeong aideurege muchaegimhage guljineun marayaji.
Even if we may be poor parents, we must never act irresponsibly toward our children.
Important Notes
The main clause typically contains strong negative volition (-지 않겠다, -지 말자).
