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-(으)ㄹ + N

future / prospective modifier

Level 2 · Modifier

Explanation

Modifies a noun with an action not yet done or planned (내일 할 일). Vowel or ㄹ stems take ㄹ, consonant stems 을. Used before 때, 수, 것, 계획 and similar nouns.

Examples

  • 오늘 할 일이 많아요.

    I have a lot to do today.

  • 여행 때 입을 옷을 샀어요.

    I bought clothes to wear on the trip.

  • 점심에 먹을 도시락을 준비했어요.

    I packed a lunch box for lunch.

TOPIK note

TOPIK I Reading 49–70; the basis of -(으)ㄹ 때, -(으)ㄹ 수 있다.

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