This is going to be a fun challenge for you: Learn or review 23 different Korean grammar points in one single mega sentence. This will be great practice for learners of all levels. Let's begin!
This is going to be a fun challenge for you: Learn or review 23 different Korean grammar points in one single mega sentence. This will be great practice for learners of all levels. Let's begin!
If you haven't seen our previous video where we introduced 12 grammar points through one single sentence, it might be a good idea to watch it first.
And if you are ready for the next challenge, here we go. The full sentence that has 23 different Korean grammar points for Korean learners.
한국어 공부는 많이 할수록 좋기는 하겠지만 매일 똑같은 공부만 하면 지겨울 수 있기 때문에, 만약 좀 다른 게 필요하다 싶을 때에는 예를 들어 영화를 보거나 소설이나 웹툰 같은 걸 보는 것도 좋은 것 같아요.
Now, take a deep breath. It might seem daunting at first glance, but we're here to break it down for you. This sentence isn't just a random collection of words; it's a carefully crafted linguistic puzzle that contains layers of learning for beginners and advanced students alike.
We are going to divide the sentence into 4 main parts.
- 한국어 공부는 많이 할수록 좋기는 하겠지만
- 매일 똑같은 공부만 하면 지겨울 수 있기 때문에,
- 만약 좀 다른 게 필요하다 싶을 때에는
- 예를 들어 영화를 보거나 소설이나 웹툰 같은 걸 보는 것도 좋은 것 같아요.
You can watch the full video on YouTube where Hyunwoo breaks down everything for you.
And here's the breakdown in text form.
- 한국어 공부는 많이 할수록 좋기는 하겠지만 = As for Korean learning, the more you do it, the better it is, I guess, but
한국어 = Korean language
공부 = studying
-는 = as for / in terms of (Level 1 Lesson 9)
많이 = a lot
할수록 = the more you do (Level 4 Lesson 1)
좋다 = to be good
-기는 하다 = yes, it is/does but ... (Level 6 Lesson 24)
-겠- = assumption/guess (Level 6 Lesson 16)
-지만 = but (Level 2 Lesson 6)
- 매일 똑같은 공부만 하면 지겨울 수 있기 때문에 = it can get tedious if you study the same thing every day, so
매일 = every day = 날마다
똑같다 = to be the same
-(으)ㄴ/는 turns a verb into its adjective form (Level 3 Lesson 14)
-만 = only (Level 2 Lesson 15)
-(으)면 = if (Level 2 Lesson 23)
지겹다 = to be boring, to be tedious
-(으)ㄹ 수 있다 = can, might, to be possible (Level 2 Lesson 17)
-기 때문에 = because, so
- 만약 좀 다른 게 필요하다 싶을 때에는 = when you feel like you need something a little different
만약 = if (Level 2 Lesson 23)
좀 = 조금 = a little bit (Level 4 Lesson 23)
다르다 = to be different
필요하다 = to be necessary
-다 싶다 = to feel like (Level 10 Lesson 28)
-(으)ㄹ 때 = when (Level 4 Lesson 25)
-에 = at (Level 1 Lesson 18)
- 예를 들어 영화를 보거나 소설이나 웹툰 같은 걸 보는 것도 좋은 것 같아요. = I think it's also good to watch a movie or read novels or webtoons, for example.
예를 들어(서) = for example (Level 3 Lesson 7)
영화 = movie
-을/를 = object marker (Level 2 Lesson 2)
보다 = to see/read/watch
-거나 = or (Level 6 Lesson 18)
소설 = novel
웹툰 = webtoon, web comic
-(이)나 = or (Level 6 Lesson 18)
같은 거 = something like
-는 것 = the act of -ing (Level 2 Lesson 19)
-도 = also (Level 2 Lesson 13)
좋다 = to be good
-(으/느)ㄴ 것 같다 (Level 3 Lesson 9)
Remember, language learning is a marathon, not a sprint. Take your time with this sentence, revisit it often, and use it as a tool to gauge your progress. We believe this approach will offer a unique and engaging way to enhance your Korean language skills. Thank you for reading and continue learning with our materials on our website!
