V/A + -기만 하면 (Whenever, as long as / every time ... happens)

Conjugation & Pattern

• Verb / Adjective stem (V/A) + -기만 하면

Detailed Usage

Combines nominalizer '-기' + particle '-만' + '하면'. Expresses that the mere occurrence of the first clause unfailingly triggers the second clause.

Example Sentences

1. 1

   내 동생은 엄마가 나가기만 하면 컴퓨터 게임을 해요.

   Nae dongsaengeun eommaga nagagiman hamyeon keompyuteo geimeul haeyo.

   Every single time Mom goes out, my younger brother plays computer games.

2. 2

   이 옷을 입기만 하면 좋은 일이 생긴다.

   I oseul ipgiman hamyeon joteun iri saengginda.

   Whenever I wear these clothes, something good happens.

3. 3

   그 친구는 바쁘기만 하면 연락을 뚝 끊는다.

   Geu chinguneun bappeugiman hamyeon yeollageul ttuk kkeunneunda.

   Whenever that friend gets busy, they completely cut off contact.