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A-(으)ㄴ데도, V-는데도(Although…., however....)
- A/V-(으)ㄴ/는데도 = -(으)ㄴ/는데 (describes discussed situation) + -아/어도 (indicates a contrast).
- It is used to express that the main event unexpectedly occurs (2nd clause) even under a background circumstance (1st clause) = although, despite the fact that
- The phrase 불구하고 can be added after -(으)ㄴ/는데도 to further emphasize contrast.
02.09.2023 | You Love Korean
A/V-았/었/였어요(Grammar The Past Tense)
“-았/었/였어요”. The rule is the same as the present tense.
It is always use with family members or friends
In declarative form : V/A-았/었어요
In Interrogative form : V/A-았/었어요?
28.08.2023 | You Love Korean
안 A/V아/어요 (A/V지 않다)(Negative Expression Do not, Don't)
- “안 A/V아/어요” is added to verbs or adjectives to negate an action or state. It approximates to “not” in English. It is formed by adding “안” to the front of verbs and adjectives or -지 않다 to the end of verb and adjective stems.
- We can use in front of the verb or in the middle of the verb. Words like: N안 하다.
- “A/V지 않다” is added directly to verbs or adjectives.
27.08.2023 | You Love Korean
못 V-아/어요 (V-지 못해요)(Negative Expression Can't , Cannot)
- Express that someone is unable or impossible to do something.
- 못 V = 지 못해요 = can’s
- ~지 못하다 doesn’t matter form ends with a 받침 or not, or if the verb is irregular or not, the same form is used for everything.
27.08.2023 | You Love Korean
V/A -(으)ㄹ 거예요(‘will’ or ‘is going to’ Grammar Tense)
- “V-(으)ㄹ 거예요” is used to express a future plan or intention and means the same as ‘will’ or ‘is going to’ in Enlist.
27.08.2023 | You Love Korean
V/A 았/었었어요(The Past Perfect Tense)
- “V/A 았/었었어요” is used to express something or a situation that occurred in the past but did not continue or something separate from the present because it occurred much earlier than when the speaker is describing it.
- It approximates to ‘did/had (in the past)’ in English.
27.08.2023 | You Love Korean
V-고 있다(Korean Progressive Tense)
- Verb+고 있다 : Being(V-ing). This is a progressive grammar and can be used in all tenses(Past,Present, and Future tense).
- It has the same meaning as 는 중이다
- Present tense : -고 있다
- Past tense : - 고 있었어요
- Future tent : -고 있을 거예요.
27.08.2023 | You Love Korean
N 전에, V-기 전에(Before/ago)
1. Detail Explanation
- " Verb + 기 전에 " is used when the speaker wants to express something 'before a certain time or action.'
- N 전에/V-기 전에 has the meaning of "before a certain period of time" or "before some action". It basically corresponds to "before" or "ago" in English.
24.08.2023 | You Love Korean
A/V-아서/여서/어서(And / (In order) to,Because (of)/ So that)
1. Detail Explanation
- The first sentence is the reason or cause, followed by the effect or resulting event/action.
- 어/아서 simply means “because”, “so” or “therefore”.
- 어/아서 Is the short form of 그래서.
24.08.2023 | You Love Korean
A/V-습니다/ㅂ니다(Formal polite style)
1. Detail Explanation
We will use -(스)ㅂ니다 with a formal verb and adjective ending.
The present tense of the formal polite style is made by adding -(스)ㅂ니다.
We will hear and see this verb/adjective ending a lot on TV news or on newspaper, Meeting, Presentations, or lectures.
24.08.2023 | You Love Korean
