V + (으)려면

1. Title : V + (으)려면 Conditions and Suppositions

2. Grammar Explanation

The grammatical structure -(으)려면 is the shortened form of -(으)려고 하면. It is used with verbs to express an intention or plan in the first clause, while the condition needed to fulfill that intention or plan is given in the second clause. In English, this can be understood as "if you want to" or "if your intention is to."

Usage:

• If the verb stem ends in a vowel or ㄹ, you use -려면.

• If the verb stem ends in a consonant, you use -으려면.

Common Sentence Endings in the Second Clause:

1. V + 아/어/해 해요/돼요 (You have to / should / must)

2. V + (으)면 돼요 (It will work if S + V)

3. V + (으)세요 (Please V)

4. N이/가 필요해요 (Need N)

5. VS + 는 게 좋아요 (It is good to V)

3. Example Sentences

1. 데이트를 하려면 시간을 내야 돼요.

   • If you want to go on a date, you need to make time.

2. 건강을 유지하려면 규칙적으로 운동하세요.

   • If you want to maintain your health, exercise regularly.

3. 성공하려면 끈기가 필요해요.

   • If you want to succeed, you need perseverance.

4. 좋은 대학에 가려면 성적이 좋아야 돼요.

   • If you want to go to a good university, you need good grades.

5. 행복해지려면 긍정적으로 생각하는 게 좋아요.

   • If you want to be happy, it is good to think positively.

4. Sample Dialogues

• A: 너랑 사귀려면 뭐부터 해야 할까? (What should I do first to go out with you?)

  B: 그 입부터 다물어. (Shut up your mouth first.)

• A: 부자가 되려면 좋은 직업이 있어야 해. (If you want to be rich, you should have a good job.)

  B: 틀렸어. BTS가 있어야 해. (You are wrong. You have to have BTS)

  A: BTS?

  B: 응. Bitcoin, Tesla stock, Seoul real estate.

5. Make Korean Sentences from English!

1. My friend needs to practice more if he wants to pass the test.

2. To get to the museum, take the bus number 5.

3. You must read a lot of books to become a writer.

4. If you want to learn Korean, you should meet 광호.

5. If you want to cook Korean food, you need to buy some ingredients.

6. To improve your pronunciation, practice speaking out loud.

7. If you want to lose weight, you should exercise regularly.

8. To learn more about Korean culture, visit a traditional village.

9. To go out with her, I have to make lots of money.

10. If you want to finish this homework, use ChatGPT.

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