Korean

Meaning: if; when (particle)
Part of Speech: Particle

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Example sentences

Be it singing or acting, there's nothing they can't do.
법을 어기면 안 됩니다.
You must not break the law.
음식을 남기면 안 돼요.
You shouldn't leave food.
그는 내 말이라면 무조건 믿었다.
He unconditionally believed my words.
해가 질 무렵이면 서쪽 하늘이 붉게 물든다.
When the sun sets, the western sky turns red.
운전 중에 한눈을 팔면 안 됩니다.
You shouldn't take your eyes off the road while driving.
여기서 담배를 피우면 안 돼요.
You shouldn't smoke here.
이 정도면 한 달 용돈으로 족하다.
This much is enough for a month's pocket money.
공공장소에서 눈꼴사납게 행동하는 사람들을 보면 정말 짜증이 난다.
It's really annoying to see people behaving offensively in public places.
해마다 여름이면 바닷가에 간다.
Every year, when it's summer, I go to the beach.

Usage Notes

Used to list two or more things of the same category for comparison or emphasis, similar to saying 'whether it's X or Y'.

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