Basic Korean

탕수육은 먹을 만해요. When we speak about actions in Korean, it's not just about what we do, but also about what's worthwhile. Whether it's watching a blockbuster movie, tasting a dish at a newly opened restaurant, or visiting a scenic spot, 'Verb-ㄹ/을 만하다' allows us to communicate the value of an action.  So, get ready to add depth to your Korean recommendations and opinions as we unfold this engaging grammar point.  If you want to watch the lesson in Korean with English subtitles, please click the link below. Usage of -ㄹ/을 만하다 • Worth (가치): This expression is used to say that the action indicated by the preceding words is worth doing. Recommendation: '-아/어/해 볼 만하다.' (try + worth) • '-ㄹ/을 만하다' is often used to recommend something. In this case' -아/어/해 볼 만하다' expression is used.  Explanation with Example Sentences '-ㄹ 만하다' Miso: 이번에 새로 나온 영화 '싱글 인 서울' 어땠어요?           (What did you think of the new movie ‘Single in Seoul’?) Nana: 너무 재미있었

저는 회사 가기 싫어서 아픈 척했어요. Welcome to our exploration of essential Korean grammatical structures that convey the act of pretending. These structures, '-는 척하다, -ㄴ/은 척하다, and -인 척하다', are fundamental in expressing actions, states, or identities that are feigned. If you want to watch the lesson in Korean with English subtitles, please click the link below. Usage of -는 척하다, -ㄴ/은 척하다, -인 척하다 '-는 척하다, -ㄴ/은 척하다, -인 척하다' used to indicate that one pretends to do or to be something, which is not true. Adjective-ㄴ/은 척하다 Starting with adjectives: Nana: "저는 회사 가기 싫어서 아픈 척했어요. " (I didn't want to go to work, so I pretended to be sick.) This is a combination of '아프다' (to be sick) and '-ㄴ 척하다'. Although Nana is not sick, she claims to avoid work. Verb-는 척하다 Moving to verbs: Nana: "저는 수업 시간에 열심히 공부하는 척했어요 ." (I pretended to study hard in class.) This combines '공부하다' (to study) with '-는 척하다'. Nana did not study but pretended to do so.