Pattern: -(으)ㄴ/는지라도
-(으)ㄴ/는지라도 (-(eu)ㄴ, (eu)ㄴ, neun-ji-ra-do, neunjirado)
-(으)ㄴ/는지라도 expresses concession, acknowledging a fact but indicating it doesn't affect the main point.
When and how native speakers actually use it.
Acknowledges a fact or situation but indicates something else continues regardless.
When to use
expressing concession, acknowledging facts then contrasting, showing will despite difficulty
The nuance
Attach '-는지라도' to verb stems (present tense) and '-ㄴ지라도' to adjective or past verb stems. It expresses concession: the first clause admits a fact, the second clause shows an outcome or action regardless of that fact.
비가 오는지라도 우리는 여행을 갈 거예요.
bi-ga o-neun-ji-ra-do u-ri-neun yeo-haeng-eul gal geo-ye-yo., bi ga o neun ji ra do u ri neun yeo haeng eul gal geo ye yo.
The first clause admits it is raining, but the second clause expresses intention to go regardless.
그가 바쁜지라도 도와줘야 해요.
geu-ga ba-ppeun-ji-ra-do do-wa-jwo-ya hae-yo., geu ga ba ppeun ji ra do do wa jwo ya hae yo.
Acknowledges he is busy but emphasizes the obligation to help.
돈이 없는지라도 행복할 수 있어요.
don-i eop-neun-ji-ra-do haeng-bok-hal su iss-eo-yo., don i eop neun ji ra do haeng bok hal su iss eo yo.
Admits lack of money but shows happiness is still possible.
시험을 못 본지라도 걱정하지 마세요.
si-heom-eul mos bon-ji-ra-do geok-jeong-ha-ji ma-se-yo., si heom eul mos bon ji ra do geok jeong ha ji ma se yo.
Admits poor exam results but advises not to worry.
비가 오는지라도 우리는 집에 있을 거예요.
bi-ga o-neun-ji-ra-do u-ri-neun jip-e iss-eul geo-ye-yo., bi ga o neun ji ra do u ri neun jip e iss eul geo ye yo.
Acknowledges rain but states intention to stay home.
그가 바쁘는지라도 도와줘야 해요.
geu-ga ba-ppeu-neun-ji-ra-do do-wa-jwo-ya hae-yo., geu ga ba ppeu neun ji ra do do wa jwo ya hae yo.
Incorrect conjugation; '바쁘다' uses '-은지라도' not '-는지라도'.
돈이 없는지라도 행복할 수 있어요.
don-i eop-neun-ji-ra-do haeng-bok-hal su iss-eo-yo., don i eop neun ji ra do haeng bok hal su iss eo yo.
Wrong form; '없다' requires '-ㄴ지라도', not '-는지라도'.
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