V/A + -(ㄴ/는)다거나 (Or, whether ... or ... / doing things like ...)
Meaning: Or / doing things like ... or ... (lists representative actions/states or pairs two contrasting possibilities).
Conjugation & Pattern
- Present: Verb + -ㄴ/는다거나 | Adjective + -다거나 | Noun + -(이)라거나
- Past: V/A + -았/었다거나
- Often repeated: V1-ㄴ/는다거나 V2-ㄴ/는다거나 하다
Detailed Usage
Used either 1) to list illustrative examples of actions (like -(ㄴ/는)다든가), or 2) to pair affirmative and negative possibilities (e.g., going or not going).
Example Sentences
- 1
그는 책을 읽는다거나 텔레비전을 본다거나 하면서 주말을 보냈다.
Geuneun chaegeul ikneundageona tellebijeoneul bondageona hamyeonseo jumareul bonaetda.
He spent the weekend doing things like reading books or watching television.
- 2
모임에 간다거나 못 간다거나 미리 꼭 알려 줘야 해.
Moime gandageona mot gandageona miri kkok allyeo jwoya hae.
Whether you're going to the meeting or can't make it, you must let me know in advance.
- 3
몸이 아프다거나 힘든 일이 있으면 언제든지 연락하세요.
Momi apeudageona himdeun iri isseumyeon eonjedeunji yeollakhaseyo.
If you feel sick or have any difficulties, please contact me anytime.
Important Notes
Formed from declarative -(ㄴ/는)다 + disjunctive -거나.
