V/A + -(으)ㄴ/는 만큼, N + -인 만큼 (In proportion to / Since, as)
Meaning: In proportion to / to the extent that / since (expresses proportional equivalence or strong causal grounds).
Conjugation & Pattern
- Present: Verb + -는 만큼 | Adjective + -(으)ㄴ 만큼 | Noun + -인 만큼
- Past: Verb + -(으)ㄴ 만큼 | Adjective + -았/었던 만큼
Detailed Usage
In advanced discourse, expresses proportional correlation in social and scientific observations ('the more A happens, the more B follows proportionally').
Example Sentences
- 1
돈을 많이 내는 만큼 좋은 서비스를 받을 수 있을 겁니다.
Doneul mani naeneun mankeum joteun seobiseureul badeul su isseul geomnida.
You will be able to receive good service in proportion to the amount of money you pay.
- 2
사람들은 보통 아픈 만큼 성숙해진다고 말을 한다.
Saramdeureun botong apeun mankeum seongsukhaejindago mareul handa.
People usually say that we mature as much as we hurt.
- 3
과학 기술이 발전하는 만큼 인간 생활이 더욱 편리해진다.
Gwahak gisuri baljeonhaneun mankeum ingan saenghwari deouk pyeollihaejinda.
Human life becomes more convenient in proportion to the advancement of science and technology.
Important Notes
With past-tense adjectives, the form '-았/었던 만큼' is used.
