Unit 07 | -지 않으려면 | (If You Don’t Want To)

-지 않으려면 (if you don’t want to / in order not to)

This structure expresses preventive intention — doing something to avoid a negative result.
It’s often used in advice, instructions, or daily life habits.

In English, it’s similar to:
👉 “If you don’t want to…” / “In order not to…”

1️⃣ 감기에 걸리지 않으려면 손을 자주 씻어야 돼요.
→ If you don’t want to catch a cold, you should wash your hands often.

2️⃣ 시험에 떨어지지 않으려면 열심히 공부해야 돼요.
→ If you don’t want to fail the exam, you must study hard.

3️⃣ 길을 잃지 않으려면 지도를 꼭 챙기세요.
→ If you don’t want to get lost, make sure to bring a map.

4️⃣ 몸무게가 늘지 않으려면 밤에 간식을 먹지 마세요.
→ If you don’t want to gain weight, don’t eat late-night snacks.

5️⃣ 지각하지 않으려면 일찍 자고 일찍 일어나야 돼요.
→ If you don’t want to be late, you should sleep early and wake up early.

1️⃣ Verb stem + 지 않으려면
 • 가다 → 가지 않으려면
 • 먹다 → 먹지 않으려면
 • 공부하다 → 공부하지 않으려면

2️⃣ The following clause suggests the action needed to prevent it.
 예: 늦지 않으려면 → 일찍 출발하세요.

• Expresses a conditional statement with an intention to avoid something.
• The second clause presents a solution or necessary action.
• Very common in advice or practical expressions.

Think of something you want to avoid — being late, getting sick, or making a mistake —
then describe what action is necessary to prevent it!

늦잠을 자지 않으려면 자기 전에 반드시 알람을 맞춰야 돼요.
→ If you don’t want to oversleep, you must set an alarm before going to bed.

당신의 목소리가 학습의 열쇠입니다!
Your voice is the key to learning!