A + -(으)ㄴ + NA + -(eu)n + N
A + -(으)ㄴ + N – Present Adjective Noun Modifier
Meaning: An A noun (adjective modifying a noun in the present tense)
Conjugation & Pattern
- Adjective stem without patchim or ending in ㄹ (drop ㄹ) + -ㄴ + N (예쁜 꽃, 먼 곳)
- Adjective stem with patchim + -은 + N (작은 방, 좋은 날씨)
- ㅂ irregular adjectives: ㅂ -> 운 (쉬운 문제, 더운 날씨, 아름다운 경치)
- Adjectives ending in 있다/없다 take -는 + N (맛있는 음식, 재미있는 영화)
Detailed Usage
In Korean, adjectives must take the modifier ending '-(으)ㄴ' (or '-는' for 있다/없다 stems) when placed before a noun to describe its current quality.
Example Sentences
- 1
백화점에서 예쁜 옷을 샀어요.
Baekhwajeomeseo yeppeun oseul sasseoyo.
I bought pretty clothes at the department store.
- 2
오늘 저녁에 맛있는 한국 음식을 먹었어요.
Oneul jeonyeoge masinneun hanguk eumsigeul meogeosseoyo.
I ate delicious Korean food this evening.
- 3
저는 조용한 카페를 좋아해요.
Jeoneun joyonghan kapereul jotahaeyo.
I like quiet cafes.
Important Notes
Common pitfall: Words containing 있다/없다 (맛있다, 재미있다, 멋있다) always take '-는 + N' (맛있는 빵, never 맛있은 빵).