Korean expression
되면
Said by j-hope (BTS)
What does 되면 mean?
되면 means "If it becomes or adds up to that condition." in Korean.
How it works here
‘되면’ combines ‘되다’ (to become/work out) with ‘-면’ (if/when).
Key expression
-면
If; when
‘-면’ (if/when) is a conditional ending. In speech, ‘되면은’ may add ‘은’ after the conditional form for emphasis or flow.
When it's used
Used when explaining what happens if a condition is met.
The line
뭔 말이야? 이 카드를 냈을 때 이 카드 합이 16이 되면은...
What do you mean? If you play this card and the total of these cards becomes 16...
Explaining what will happen when a particular condition is met.
Scene from “Run BTS! 2023 Special Episode - Next Top Genius Part 1” · Channel: BANGTANTV Watch on YouTube
More examples
시간이 남으면 같이 커피 마시자.
If we have time left, let’s have coffee together.
비가 오면 행사는 실내로 옮깁니다.
If it rains, we will move the event indoors.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
되면
뭔 말이야? 이 카드를 냈을 때 이 카드 합이 16이 되면은...
What do you mean? If you play this card and the total of these cards becomes 16...
- Listing two people’s names
- Asking and answering about the time
- Explaining what will happen if a condition is met
Show the answer
Explaining what will happen if a condition is met
if; when. ‘-면’ (if/when) is a conditional ending. In speech, ‘되면은’ may add ‘은’ after the conditional form for emphasis or flow.
Other words in this line
- 뭔 말이야
- What do you mean?
- 말
- Word; expression
- 나다
- To put out; to play
- 때
- Time; occasion
- 합
- Sum; total
- 16
- 16
- 되다
- To become; to work out
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