V + -느니만큼, A + -(으)니만큼, N + -(이)니만큼 (Since, inasmuch as)
Meaning: Inasmuch as, seeing that, since (acknowledges the preceding fact as solid grounds for the conclusion or requirement in the main clause).
Conjugation & Pattern
- Present: Verb + -느니만큼 | Adjective + -(으)니만큼
- Noun: N + -(이)니만큼 (Idiom: N1-이/가 N1-(이)니만큼)
- Past: V/A + -았/었으니만큼
Detailed Usage
Emphasizes a proportional causal link. The tautological pattern 'N-이/가 N-(이)니만큼' (e.g., 나이가 나이니만큼) highlights the self-evident nature of a time, age, or situation.
Example Sentences
- 1
다 같이 기숙사 생활을 하느니만큼 각자가 약간의 불편을 감수해야 한다.
Da gati gisuksa saenghwareul haneunimankeum gakjaga yakganui bulpyeoneul gamsuhaeya handa.
Inasmuch as we all live together in the dormitory, each person must put up with some inconvenience.
- 2
앞으로 지속적인 물가 상승이 예상되느니만큼 아껴 쓰면서 대비해야겠다.
Apeuro jisokjeogin mulga sangseungi yesangdoeneunimankeum akkyeo sseumyeonseo daebihaeyagetda.
Since continuous price increases are expected ahead, we must spend frugally and prepare.
- 3
나이가 나이니만큼 인생에 대한 고민이 많겠지요.
Naiga nainimankeum insaenge daehan gomini mangetjiyo.
Given the age you are at, you must have many concerns about life.
Important Notes
Synonymous with causal '-(으)ㄴ/는 만큼'.
