-을 만하다
-eul manhada
worth doing; likely enough to
Attaches to verb stems to say that the action is worth doing or trying, or that the event described is quite plausible or likely to happen.
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- -ㄹ 만하다
Meanings
- 1
An expression used to express that the act mentioned in the preceding statement is worth trying.
앞말이 나타내는 행동을 할 가치가 있음을 나타내는 표현.
※ ‘ㄹ’을 제외한 받침 있는 동사 또는 ‘-었-’ 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.
- 2
An expression used to express that the incident mentioned in the preceding statement is highly likely to happen.
앞말이 나타내는 일이 일어나는 것이 충분히 가능함을 나타내는 표현.
※ ‘ㄹ’을 제외한 받침 있는 동사와 형용사 또는 ‘-었-’ 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.
Examples
아이들의 감탄할 만한 상상력에 놀랄 때가 많다.
I'm often amazed by children's admirable imagination.
재미있게 볼 만한 영화를 추천해 주세요.
Please recommend a movie that's worth watching.
이 선수는 올해 주목할 만한 선수로 뽑히는 영광을 누렸다.
This athlete had the honor of being chosen as a player worth watching this year.
여기 경치가 정말 아름다워. 그러게. 멀어도 올 만하다.
The scenery here is really beautiful. Right, it's worth the trip even though it's far.
이사 온 집이 너무 더워서 처음에는 힘들었지만 익숙해지니 버틸 만하다.
The house I moved into was so hot that it was hard at first, but now that I'm used to it, it's bearable.
그렇게 심한 말을 하다니 승규가 화를 낼 만하다.
Saying such harsh things — it's no wonder Seunggyu got angry.
Examples: 한국어기초사전, CC BY-SA 2.0 KR.
Quick check
1. What does ‘-을 만하다’ mean?
2. Which form means “worth doing; likely enough to”?