Korean grammar
건
geonCasual Choice
In English: or, whether
Used in everyday conversations to offer choices in a casual way.
커피 마실래? 커피건 차건 다른 음료 마시고 싶은 거 있어?
커피 마실래? 커피건 차건 다른 음뇨 마시고 시픈 거 이써?said like thiskeopi masillae? keopigeon chageon dareun eumnyo masigo sipeun geo isseo?Do you want a coffee? Or would you like tea or something else?
주말에 영화 보러 가건 집에서 쉴 거야.
주마레 영화 보러 가건 지베서 쉴 거야.said like thisjumare yeonghwa boreo gageon jibeseo swil geoya.This weekend, I'll either go see a movie or just rest at home.
매운 음식 좋아해? 짜건 단 건 어때?
매운 음식 조아해? 짜건 단 건 어때?said like thismaeun eumsik joahae? jjageon dan geon eottae?Do you like spicy food? How about salty or sweet?
직접 만나건 전화로 얘기하건 편한 방법으로 하자.
직쩝 만나건 전화로 얘기하건 편한 방버브로 하자.said like thisjikjeop mannageon jeonhwaro yaegihageon pyeonhan bangbeobeuro haja.Whether you're meeting in person or talking on the phone, do it in a way that's comfortable for you.
친구들을 만나건 혼자 있건 오늘은 기분 좋게 지낼 거야.
친구드를 만나건 혼자 읻껀 오느른 기분 조케 지낼 거야.said like thischingudeureul mannageon honja itgeon oneureun gibun joke jinael geoya.Whether I'm with friends or alone, I'll be in a good mood today.
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Grammar data from kimchi-grammar by Alaanor, used under CC BY 4.0. We added the romanization and the pronunciation of each example.