Language/Korean/Grammar/Connectors
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In this lesson, you will learn about Korean connectors and how to use them to connect two parts of a sentence. Connectors are used to create more complex sentences, and will help you express your ideas more clearly and effectively.
Korean Connectors
Korean connectors are placed between two clauses in a sentence to show the relationship between them. They can be used to show contrast, addition, causation, and condition.
Contrast and Comparison
In Korean, you can use connectors to show contrast, such as "but" or "however". One common Korean connector for this purpose is "그러나" (geureona), which means "however" or "nevertheless". Here are some examples:
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| 저는 과일을 좋아합니다. 하지만 채소는 싫어해요. | Jeoneun gwaeireul johahamnida. hajiman chaeso-neun silheohae-yo. | I like fruit; however, I don't like vegetables. |
| 저는 게으르지만 열심히 일할 거예요. | Jeoneun geeeureujiman yeolsimhi-ilhal geoyaeyo. | Although I'm lazy, I will work hard. |
Addition and Extension
Korean connectors can also be used to show addition and extension, such as "and" or "also". One Korean connector for this purpose is "그리고" (geurigo), which means "and" or "also". Here are some examples:
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| 저는 커피를 좋아합니다. 차도 좋아해요. 그리고 주스도 좋아해요. | Jeoneun keopireul johahamnida. cha-do johahaeyo. geurigo jus-do johahaeyo. | I like coffee. I also like tea, and I like juice too. |
| 저는 한국 영화를 좋아해요. 이국적인 영화도 좋아해요. | Jeoneun hangug yeonghwaleul johahaeyo. igukjeog-in yeonghwado johahaeyo. | I like Korean movies. I also like foreign movies. |
Causation and Reasoning
Korean connectors can also be used to show causation and reasoning, such as "because" or "so". One Korean connector for this purpose is "그러므로" (geureomir). Here are some examples:
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| 오늘은 비가 와서 나는 집에 있어요. 그러므로 일을 못 할 거예요. | Oneureun biga waseo naneun jibe isseoyo. geureomir-eo ireul mot hal geoyaeyo. | It's raining today, so I'm staying at home. Therefore, I can't work. |
| 그 학생은 열심히 공부해서 시험에서 잘 봤어요. 그러므로 선생님도 칭찬해주셨어요. | Geu haksae-neun yeolsimhi gongbuhaseo siheom-eseo jal bwasseoyo. geureomir-eo seonsaengnimdo chingchanhaejusyeosseoyo. | The student studied hard and did well on the test. Because of that, the teacher praised him. |
Condition and Supposition
Korean connectors can also be used to express condition and supposition, such as "if" or "suppose". One Korean connector for this purpose is "만약" (man-yak), which means "if" or "suppose". Here are some examples:
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| 내일 비가 오면 우산을 가져와요. 만약 비가 안 오면 가져오지 마세요. | Naeil biga omyeon usan-eul gajyeowayo. Manyak biga an omyeon gajyeooji maseyo. | If it rains tomorrow, bring an umbrella. If it doesn't rain, don't bring one. |
| 선물을 사면 언제나 친구가 기뻐할 거예요. 만약 기묘한 선물이면 실망할 거예요. | Seonmul-eul samyeon eonjena chinguga gippeohal geoyaeyo. Manyak gimyohan seonmul-imyeon silmanghal geoyaeyo. | If you buy a gift, your friend will always be happy. Suppose it's a weird gift, he/she will be disappointed. |
Conclusion
In this lesson, you have learned how to use Korean connectors to connect two parts of a sentence, and make it more complex and interesting. You now know how to show contrast, addition, causation, and condition in Korean. Try using these connectors in your Korean conversation and writing, and you'll see