만 같아도
man gatado
if only it were like
Attaches to a noun to set up a hypothetical comparison, implying that if the current situation matched that particular time, place, or standard -- even to a modest degree -- things would be better.
Meanings
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An expression used to assume something by comparing it with a certain period or situation mentioned in the preceding statement.
앞말이 나타내는 시기나 상황을 비교하여 가정할 때 쓰는 표현.
※ 명사 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.
Examples
세상 모든 사람들이 너만 같아도 살 만할 것 같아.
If everyone in the world were even just like you, life would seem bearable.
평일만 같아도 백화점이 이렇게 붐비지는 않을 텐데.
If it were even just like a weekday, the department store wouldn't be this crowded.
서울만 같아도 이 시간까지 문 여는 가게가 많은데.
If it were even just like Seoul, there'd be plenty of shops open this late.
날씨가 요즘만 같아도 등산을 자주 갈 텐데. 맞아. 겨울에는 너무 추워서 등산을 하기가 어려워.
If the weather were even just like it is these days, I'd go hiking often. Right. It's too cold in winter to go hiking.
날씨가 요즘만 같아도 등산을 자주 갈 텐데.
If the weather were even just like it is these days, I'd go hiking often.
맞아. 겨울에는 너무 추워서 등산을 하기가 어려워.
Right. It's too cold in winter to go hiking.
Examples: 한국어기초사전, CC BY-SA 2.0 KR.
Quick check
1. What does ‘만 같아도’ mean?
2. Which form means “if only it were like”?