Learn Korean from Your Bias
No.404

Korean expression

그만큼

Loading player…Open on YouTube ↗

You’ll soon be able to make lessons like this from the videos you love. Opening soon.

Pre-register

What does 그만큼 mean?

그만큼 means "that much; to that extent" in Korean.

How it works here

‘그만큼’ points to a standard degree or amount, meaning ‘up to that extent’ in relation to the surrounding context.

When it's used

Used when comparing an amount, level, or extent with the surrounding context.

The line

그만큼 간 거야?

You went that far?

Said while considering whether an amount or level is larger or smaller than expected.

Scene from “EP.1 버려진 자의 방 | Knight Of Blood Moon | ENHYPEN (엔하이픈) ‘EN-O’CLOCK SPIN OFF’” · Channel: ENHYPEN Watch on YouTube

More examples

  1. 비가 그만큼 왔으면 길이 많이 미끄럽겠네.

    If it rained that much, the road must be very slippery.

  2. 준비를 그만큼 했는데도 아직 부족한가요?

    Is it still insufficient even though you prepared that much?

Quick check

What does this mean here?

그만큼

그만큼 간 거야?

  • Counting and stating an exact number one by one.
  • To that extent; to that degree.
  • An extent that is completely opposite.
  • A completely unrelated number.
Show the answer

To that extent; to that degree.

It often appears with words describing an extent. It points to approximately that degree or amount rather than an exact number, and can replace previously mentioned content to avoid repetition.

Other words in this line

가다
To go

Your favorite videos, made into lessons

You’ll soon be able to make lessons like this from the videos you love. Opening soon.

Pre-register