-거든(요)
Grammar · 2 senses
if actually true, then
Examples
바쁘거든 먼저 가십시오.
If you're busy, please go first.
비가 그치거든 축구를 할까요?
Shall we play soccer when the rain stops?
Reasoning
Examples
오늘은 공부해야 해요. 내일 중간시험을 보거든요.
I have to study today. Because I have a midterm exam tomorrow.
시원한 바람이 솔솔 불고, 배가 고프면 간식도 먹을 수 있거든요.
The cool breeze is blowing, and if you're hungry, you can also eat snacks.
한국에서는 집의 크기를 이야기할 때 '평', 평이라는 단위를 쓰거든요.
In Korea, when talking about the size of a house, we use the unit called '평'.
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