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-에 달려 있다

depends on ~

Attaches to a noun with 에 to state that an outcome or result is determined by that factor; commonly used to emphasize the deciding condition behind success or failure.

Examples

  • 이번 계획의 성공은 우리의 노력에 달려 있다.

    The success of this plan depends on our effort.

  • 건강은 평소 생활 습관에 달려 있다고 한다.

    They say that health depends on one's everyday habits.

  • 시험 결과는 얼마나 준비했느냐에 달려 있어요.

    The exam result depends on how much you prepared.

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Quick check

  1. 1. What does ‘-에 달려 있다’ mean?

  2. 2. Which form means “depends on ~”?