V + -(으)ㄴ + NV + -(eu)n + N
V + -(으)ㄴ + N – Past Verb Noun Modifier
Meaning: The N that (someone) did V (past relative clause)
Conjugation & Pattern
- Verb stem without patchim or ending in ㄹ (drop ㄹ) + -ㄴ + N (간 곳, 본 영화, 만든 음식)
- Verb stem with patchim + -은 + N (먹은 음식, 읽은 책, 찍은 사진)
- ㄷ irregular: 듣다 -> 들은 노래 | ㅂ irregular: 돕다 -> 도운 사람
Detailed Usage
Attached to an action verb stem to modify a following noun, indicating that the action was completed in the past.
Example Sentences
- 1
어제 본 영화가 정말 재미있었어요.
Eoje bon yeonghwaga jeongmal jaemiisseosseoyo.
The movie I watched yesterday was really interesting.
- 2
이것은 어머니께서 만드신 김밥이에요.
Igeoseun eomeonikkeseo mandeusin gimbabieyo.
This is the gimbap that my mother made.
- 3
지난주에 여행 간 곳은 제주도예요.
Jinanjue yeohaeng gan goseun jejudoyeyo.
The place I traveled to last week is Jeju Island.
Important Notes
Key distinction: '-(으)ㄴ + N' on an Adjective indicates PRESENT state (예쁜 옷), whereas on an Action Verb it indicates PAST action (어제 산 옷).