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Decoded Slug: ~다가도 [dagado] (Even if, even though)
Korean Grammar Point
~다가도 [dagado] (Even if, even though)
~다가도 [dagado] (Even if, even though)
Short explanation:
This grammatical construct is used to express the meaning of 'even if' or 'even though'.
Formation:
Verb stem + 다가도
Examples:
당신이 얼마나 시간을 많이 투자하다가도 그 결과가 만족스럽지 않으면 어떤가요?
Dangsini eolmana siganeul mani tujahadagado geu gyeolgwa-ga manjogseureobji anheumyeon eotteongayo?
What if you invest a lot of time, but the result is not satisfactory?
나는 하루 종일 공부하다가도 시험에 떨어지면 내 노력이 무용지물이 되어버릴 거야.
Naneun haru jongil gongbuhadagado siheome tteoreojimyeon nae noryeogi muyongjimurie do-eobeoril geoya.
Even if I study all day, if I fail in the exam, my efforts will be wasted.
네가 얼마나 노력하다가도 그 목표를 이루지 못하면 어떨까요?
Nega eolmana noryeokhadagado geu mokpyoreul iruji mothamyeon eotteolkka yo?
What if you work hard, but fail to achieve your goal?
나는 얼마나 일해도 돈이 모이지 않으면 힘들어요.
Naneun eolmana ilhaedagado doni moi ji ahn-eumyeon him deul-eoyo.
It's tough if I work so much and money doesn't accumulate.
Long explanation:
'~다가도 [dagado]' in Korean is a grammar point that gives the connotation of 'even if' or 'even though'. It is used to indicate an action that takes place regardless of a certain condition or circumstance. This allows the speaker to express frustration, disappointment, surprise or a result that is different from expectation.