Pattern: -(으)ㄹ수록
-(으)ㄹ수록 (-(eu)ㄹsu-rok, (eu)ㄹsurok)
-(으)ㄹ수록 expresses 'the more ~, the more ~' to show gradual change or correlation.
When and how native speakers actually use it.
Indicates that as one action or state increases or repeats, the result or change also increases accordingly.
When to use
describing gradual change, linking cause and effect, emphasizing repeated actions
The nuance
Attach -(으)ㄹ수록 to the future tense stem of verbs or adjectives. It is often used with adverbs like ‘더’ (more) or ‘점점’ (gradually) to express cause-effect or progressive changes. Example: 공부할수록 이해가 잘 돼요 (The more you study, the better you understand).
공부할수록 실력이 늘어요.
gong-bu-hal-su-rok sil-ryeok-i neul-eo-yo., gong bu hal su rok sil ryeok i neul eo yo.
‘공부하다’ future form ‘공부할’ correctly takes ‘-수록’.
운동을 할수록 건강해져요.
un-dong-eul hal-su-rok geon-gang-hae-jyeo-yo., un dong eul hal su rok geon gang hae jyeo yo.
Verb ‘운동하다’ future form ‘할’ correctly takes ‘-수록’.
노래를 부를수록 기분이 좋아져요.
no-rae-reul bu-reul-su-rok gi-bun-i joh-a-jyeo-yo., no rae reul bu reul su rok gi bun i joh a jyeo yo.
Future form of ‘부르다’ ‘부를’ properly takes ‘-수록’.
더 공부할수록 시험을 잘 봐요.
deo gong-bu-hal-su-rok si-heom-eul jal bwa-yo., deo gong bu hal su rok si heom eul jal bwa yo.
‘더’ with ‘공부할수록’ naturally links cause and effect.
책을 읽을수록 재미있다.
chaek-eul ik-eul-su-rok jae-mi-iss-da., chaek eul ik eul su rok jae mi iss da.
Using present tense ‘재미있다’ here is awkward; the sentence lacks natural flow.
노래할수록 더 좋아요.
no-rae-hal-su-rok deo joh-a-yo., no rae hal su rok deo joh a yo.
Future form ‘할’ correctly takes ‘-수록’, and result is natural.
먹을수록 배고파요.
meok-eul-su-rok bae-go-pa-yo., meok eul su rok bae go pa yo.
‘먹을수록’ and ‘배고파요’ contradict logically, making it unnatural.
Which sentence correctly uses -(으)ㄹ수록?
Change ‘The more you exercise, the healthier you get’ into a sentence with -(으)ㄹ수록.
Which sentence has incorrect meaning?
