Korean Lessons ᚛ Level 3 - Korean for Beginners #2 (Lessons 61 to 90) ᚛ Lesson 78 - Even if in Korean [-아/어도]

Even if in Korean [-아/어도]

In this course: 아도 / 어도 / 해도

In Korean, the expression "even if" can be constructed with the suffix -도 attached to a conjugated verb. The following structure is used:
[Verb conjugated in the present tense / past tense in the casual style]도

이것은 비싸도 살 거예요.
→ Even if it's expensive, I'm going to buy it.

달려가도 늦을 거야.
→ Even if you run, you will be late.

늦었어도 밥은 먹고 학교에 가.
→ Even if you are late, have a meal and go to school.

추워도 창문을 닫지 마십시오.
→ Even if it's cold, don't close the window.

바빠도 가끔 전화해 줘.
→ Even if you're busy, call me sometimes, please.

더워도 마스크를 벗지 마.
→ Even if it's hot, don't take off your mask.

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