Today’s Grammar
-아/어도 (Even if, Even though)
Grammar Pattern
-아/어도 (even if, even though)
This pattern expresses contrast or persistence — showing that the result remains the same despite a condition or obstacle.
It’s equivalent to “even if” or “even though” in English.
Example Sentences
1️⃣ 비가 안 와도 우산을 항상 챙겨요.
→ Even if it doesn’t rain, I always carry an umbrella.
→ Even if it doesn’t rain, I always carry an umbrella.
2️⃣ 배가 안 고파도 점심은 꼭 먹어요.
→ Even if I’m not hungry, I always eat lunch.
3️⃣ 몸이 피곤해도 매일 운동하려고 노력해요.
→ Even though I’m tired, I try to exercise every day.
4️⃣ 시간이 없어도 친구한테 연락은 꼭 해요.
→ Even when I don’t have time, I make sure to contact my friends.
5️⃣ 날씨가 더워도 따뜻한 커피를 마셔요.
→ Even if it’s hot, I drink hot coffee.
Grammar & Usage
1️⃣ Verb/Adjective stem + -아/어도
2️⃣ Use -아도 after stems with ㅏ or ㅗ.
3️⃣ Use -어도 after other vowels or consonants.
4️⃣ Use -해도 for 하다 verbs.
2️⃣ Use -아도 after stems with ㅏ or ㅗ.
3️⃣ Use -어도 after other vowels or consonants.
4️⃣ Use -해도 for 하다 verbs.
Examples:
피곤해도 운동해요. → Even if I’m tired, I exercise.
시간이 없어도 전화해요. → Even if I don’t have time, I call.
더워도 커피를 마셔요. → Even if it’s hot, I drink coffee.
Key Points
• Expresses that the outcome remains unchanged despite the situation.
• Often contrasts expectation vs. reality.
• Frequently used in spoken Korean — polite and natural.
• Commonly used to express determination, habit, or tolerance.
• Often contrasts expectation vs. reality.
• Frequently used in spoken Korean — polite and natural.
• Commonly used to express determination, habit, or tolerance.
Practice Tip
Think of something you still do even when it’s hard — that’s when “-아/어도” fits naturally!
Example
수염이 짧아도 매일 면도해야 돼서 아침에 항상 바빠요.
→ Even though my beard is short, I have to shave every day, so mornings are always busy.
→ Even though my beard is short, I have to shave every day, so mornings are always busy.
Final Message
당신의 목소리가 학습의 열쇠입니다!
Your voice is the key to learning!
Your voice is the key to learning!