V/A + -(으)면 – If / when (Conditional Connective)

Conjugation & Pattern

• Stem without patchim OR ending in ㄹ + -면 (가면, 살면, 바쁘면)
• Stem with patchim (except ㄹ) + -으면 (먹으면, 좋으면)
• Irregulars: 춥다 -> 추우면, 듣다 -> 들으면 | Noun (N) + (이)면 / (이)라면

Detailed Usage

Attached to the first clause to state a condition or hypothetical situation for the main clause.

Example Sentences

1. 1

   주말에 날씨가 좋으면 소풍을 갈 거예요.

   Jumare nalssiga joteumyeon sopungeul gal geoyeyo.

   If the weather is nice on the weekend, I will go on a picnic.

2. 2

   모르는 단어가 있으면 사전을 찾아보세요.

   Moreuneun daneoga isseumyeon sajeoneul chajaboseyo.

   If there is a word you don't know, please look it up in the dictionary.

3. 3

   비행기로 보내면 사흘쯤 걸려요.

   Bihaenggiro bonaemyeon saheuljjeum geollyeoyo.

   If you send it by airmail, it takes about three days.