Pattern: -(을/를)수록
-(을/를)수록 (-(eul, (eul, reul)su-rok, reul)surok)
-(을/를)수록 expresses that as one action or state progresses, the result or change becomes stronger or more intense.
When and how native speakers actually use it.
Grammar that indicates something becomes more intense or stronger as an action or state progresses.
When to use
learning, experience, change, comparison
The nuance
Attach -(을/를) to the object of a verb or adjective, then add '수록'. It is often used with adverbs like '더' or '점점' to express increasing degree or intensity between two related clauses. Example: 공부할수록 어려워진다 (The more you study, the harder it gets).
공부할수록 이해가 잘 돼요.
gong-bu-hal-su-rok i-hae-ga jal dwae-yo., gong bu hal su rok i hae ga jal dwae yo.
The subject and verb relationship is natural and the meaning of 수록 is clearly expressed.
운동할수록 건강해진다.
un-dong-hal-su-rok geon-gang-hae-jin-da., un dong hal su rok geon gang hae jin da.
This sentence suits a situation where change happens gradually.
책을 읽을수록 재미있다.
chaek-eul ik-eul-su-rok jae-mi-iss-da., chaek eul ik eul su rok jae mi iss da.
The increase in interest is logically connected to reading books.
음식을 먹을수록 맛있어요.
eum-sik-eul meok-eul-su-rok mas-iss-eo-yo., eum sik eul meok eul su rok mas iss eo yo.
The act of eating and change in taste are progressively connected.
공부할수록 피곤해요.
gong-bu-hal-su-rok pi-gon-hae-yo., gong bu hal su rok pi gon hae yo.
Studying and tiredness are expressed as progressively related.
책을 읽을수록 이해가 더 잘 돼요.
chaek-eul ik-eul-su-rok i-hae-ga deo jal dwae-yo., chaek eul ik eul su rok i hae ga deo jal dwae yo.
수록 combined naturally with the adverb '더' makes the meaning clear.
공부할수록 어려워져요.
gong-bu-hal-su-rok eo-ryeo-wo-jyeo-yo., gong bu hal su rok eo ryeo wo jyeo yo.
Properly expresses the gradual increase in difficulty.
공부할수록 쉽다.
gong-bu-hal-su-rok swip-da., gong bu hal su rok swip da.
Positive changes can also be expressed with 수록.
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