-는 만큼
-neun mankeum
as much as; to the extent that
Attaches to a verb or adjective stem to indicate that the following clause is proportional to, or similar in degree to, the preceding one, or that the preceding clause is the reason or basis for the following one.
Form
- Attaches to
- Verb, Adjective, 이다, Auxiliary
- Other shapes
- -ㄴ 만큼 · -은 만큼 · -ㄹ 만큼 · -을 만큼
Meanings
- 1
An expression used to indicate that the following content is proportional to the preceding content or of a similar level or quantity.
뒤에 오는 말이 앞에 오는 말과 비례하거나 비슷한 정도 혹은 수량임을 나타내는 표현.
- 2
An expression used to indicate that the preceding statement is the reason or basis for the following statement.
앞에 오는 말이 뒤에 오는 말의 이유나 근거임을 나타내는 표현.
Examples
모든 일에는 노력한 만큼 결과가 따르는 법이니 열심히 해야 한다.
In everything, results follow in proportion to your effort, so you should work hard.
지수는 봉사 활동을 하느라 바쁘고 힘들었지만 힘든 만큼 보람도 컸다.
Jisu was busy and tired from volunteering, but the harder it was, the more rewarding it felt.
그 배우는 외모가 아름다운 만큼 마음씨도 고와서 어려운 사람들을 위해 거액을 기부했다고 한다.
That actor is said to be as kind-hearted as she is beautiful, having donated a large sum to help people in need.
승규는 자동차로 출퇴근을 하는데 회사가 먼 만큼 기름값이 많이 든다.
Seunggyu commutes by car, and since his office is far away, he spends a lot on gas.
민준이는 열심히 저축을 해서 어렵게 유학을 간 만큼 열심히 공부하고 돌아왔다.
Minjun saved diligently to study abroad with great difficulty, and he studied just as hard once he got there.
요즘은 취업하기가 어려운 만큼 학생들이 대학을 졸업하기 전에 취업 준비를 철저히 한다.
Since finding a job is so hard these days, students thoroughly prepare for employment before graduating.
Examples: 한국어기초사전, CC BY-SA 2.0 KR.
Quick check
1. What does ‘-는 만큼’ mean?
2. Which form means “as much as; to the extent that”?