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Korean expression

할만한디

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What does 할만한디 mean?

할만한디 means "It seems worth doing." in Korean.

How it works here

‘할 만한디’ is a colloquial form related to ‘할 만하다’, meaning that something is worth trying.

Key expression

V-(으)ㄹ 만하다

To be worth doing or experiencing

‘V-(으)ㄹ 만하다’ (be worth doing) evaluates whether an action or experience is worthwhile. The standard spacing is ‘할 만하다’.

When it's used

Used to evaluate something as likely to provide enough enjoyment, benefit, convenience, or satisfaction.

The line

되게 재밌네 할만한디

It’s really fun; it’s worth doing.

Briefly evaluating a shop, work, or schedule as worthwhile.

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More examples

  1. 이 영화는 혼자 보기에도 충분히 볼 만해.

    This movie is definitely worth watching alone.

  2. 이번 전시회는 먼 길을 가서라도 관람할 만합니다.

    This exhibition is worth traveling a long way to see.

Quick check

When would you use this expression?

할만한디

되게 재밌네 할만한디

It’s really fun; it’s worth doing.

  • Saying that something is not worth trying at all
  • Briefly evaluating something as worth trying once
  • Checking something that has already ended
Show the answer

Briefly evaluating something as worth trying once

to be worth doing or experiencing. ‘V-(으)ㄹ 만하다’ (be worth doing) evaluates whether an action or experience is worthwhile. The standard spacing is ‘할 만하다’.

Other words in this line

되게
Very
재밌다
To be fun
하다
To do

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