V + -(으)려면 – If One Wants/Intends to Do...

Conjugation & Pattern

• Verb stem without batchim or ending in ㄹ: + -려면 (가다 -> 가려면, 살다 -> 살려면)
• Verb stem with batchim (except ㄹ): + -으려면 (먹다 -> 먹으려면, 듣다 -> 들으려면)

Detailed Usage

A contraction of '-(으)려고 하면'. The first clause sets up an intended goal ('if you intend/want to do A'), and the second clause states the necessary condition, advice, or remaining time required to achieve it (often paired with '-아/어야 하다', '-(으)세요', or '멀었다').

Example Sentences

1. 1

   물건을 싸게 사려면 할인 기간까지 기다리세요.

   Mulgeoneul ssage saryeomyeon harin gigankkaji gidariseyo.

   If you want to buy things cheaply, please wait until the discount period.

2. 2

   해외여행을 가려면 먼저 여권이 있어야 해요.

   Haeoeyeohaengeul garyeomyeon meonjeo yeogwoni isseoya haeyo.

   If you want to travel abroad, you must first have a passport.

3. 3

   의사가 되려면 공부를 아주 많이 해야 됩니다.

   Uisaga doeryeomyeon gongbureul aju mani haeya doemnida.

   If you want to become a doctor, you have to study a great deal.