English–Korean

“if” in Korean

Korean

Also면 (myeon) · 만일 (manil) · 다면 (tamyeon)

Pronunciation

Romanizationmanyak

Example

만약 내일 비가 오면 약속을 미뤄요.ma nyak nae il pi ga o myeon yak sso geul mi rwo yo

If it rains tomorrow, the appointment will be postponed.

Illustration for 만약 (if)

How to say “if” in Korean

“If” in Korean is 만약 (manyak).

A possible condition is placed first, and the next situation or response depends on it.

Full entry for 만약: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 만약

만약 그랬다면 바로 알려 주세요.ma nyak keu raet tta myeon pa ro al lyeo chu se yo

If that were the case, please let me know right away.

Tips for using 만약

  • This word is a useful what-if signal, so the rest of the sentence usually tells what will happen or what action will follow.

Other Korean words for “if”

2

면

myeon

particleif

약속을 취소하면 연락해.yak sso geul chwi so ha myeon yeol la kae

If you cancel the appointment, contact me.

만일 내일 못 오면 연락해 주세요.ma nil nae il mot o myeon yeol la kae chu se yo

If you can't come tomorrow, please contact me.

시간이 있다면 도와줄게.si ga ni it tta myeon to wa jul kke

If I have time, I'll help you.

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