Korean word

그렇다면

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeureotamyeon

Meaning

  • adverbthen

Example

그렇다면 지금 출발할까요?keu reo ta myeon chi geum chul bal hal kka yo

Then, shall we leave now?

Illustration for 그렇다면 (then)

More examples

그렇다면 먼저 준비를 마치겠습니다.keu reo ta myeon meon jeo chun bi reul ma chi get sseum ni da

Then I will finish my preparations first.

Core concept

Signals that a conclusion or suggestion follows from the facts or condition already given.

Common phrases

  • 그렇다면 어떻게 할까요keu reo ta myeon eo tteo ke hal kka yo

    Then what shall we do

  • 그렇다면 시작하자keu reo ta myeon si ja ka ja

    then let's start

  • 그렇다면 괜찮아요keu reo ta myeon kwaen cha na yo

    Then that's fine

Similar words

그럼keureom: Used as a compact reply that turns what someone said into the next action or choice.
그러면keureomyeon: Used to carry a conversation from the current situation into a proposed action or another topic.

Definition in Korean

앞에서 말한 사실이나 조건이 성립할 경우 그것에 따라 결론이나 제안으로 이어 말할 때 쓰는 부사a pe seo mal han sa si ri na cho geo ni seong ni pal kkyeong u keu geo se tta ra kyeol lo ni na che a neu ro i eo mal hal ttae sseu neun pu sa

Word origin

Its formation combines a form of "to be so" with a conditional ending, so its meaning naturally moves from "if that is true" to what should follow.

Usage tips

  • In casual conversation, shorter alternatives often sound more natural, while this form can make the connection sound clearer and more deliberate.

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