N + 대로 / V + -는/(으)ㄴ 대로 – In Accordance with / As Soon As

Conjugation & Pattern

• Noun: N + 대로 (e.g., 약속대로, 법대로, 마음대로)
• Verb (In accordance with): Present V + -는 대로 | Past V + -(으)ㄴ 대로
• Verb (As soon as): V + -는 대로 + Future action

Detailed Usage

Has two main meanings: (1) Performing the main clause action exactly as indicated by the preceding noun or verb ('according to the promise', 'just as I do'); (2) With a present verb modifier ('-는 대로') and a future main clause, it means 'as soon as X happens, do Y'.

Example Sentences

1. 1

   요리책에 쓰여 있는 대로 요리하면 전혀 어렵지 않아요.

   Yorichaege sseuyeo inneun daero yorihamyeon jeonhyeo eoryeopji anayo.

   If you cook just as written in the cookbook, it is not difficult at all.

2. 2

   어제 들은 대로 솔직하게 다 이야기해 주세요.

   Eoje deureun daero soljikhage da iyagihae juseyo.

   Please tell everything honestly just as you heard yesterday.

3. 3

   공항에 도착하는 대로 바로 전화할게요.

   Gonghange dochakhaneun daero baro jeonhwahalgeyo.

   I will call you as soon as I arrive at the airport.