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Decoded Slug: ~든지 ~든지 [deunji deunji] (Either ... or)
Korean Grammar Point
~든지 ~든지 [deunji deunji] (Either ... or)
~든지 ~든지 [deunji deunji] (Either ... or)
Short explanation:
Used to enumerate alternatives or choices; 'either ... or'.
Formation:
Noun + 든지 + Noun + 든지
Examples:
이번 주말에는 영화를 보러 가든지, 아니면 집에서 쉬든지 할 계획이에요.
Ibeon jumalen yeonghwa reul boreo gadeonji, animyeon jibeseo swideonji hal gyehoeg ieyo.
This weekend, I plan to either go see a movie or rest at home.
저녁 메뉴로 피자를 먹을 든지, 아니면 치킨을 먹을 든지 아직 결정하지 못했어요.
Jeonyeok menuro pijareul meogeul deunji, animyeon chikineul meogeul deunji ajik gyeoljeonghaji mothaesseoyo.
I haven't decided whether to eat pizza or chicken for dinner yet.
지금 집에 가든지, 아니면 조금 더 머무를든지 마음대로 해도 괜찮아요.
Jigeum jibe gadeonji, animyeon jogeum deo meomuldeonji maeumdaero haedo gwaenchanhayo.
You can either go home now or stay a little longer as you please.
그녀에게 전화하든지 아니면 메시지를 보내든지 반드시 연락을 취해야 해요.
Geunyeoege jeonhwahadeonji animyeon mesijireul bonaedonji bandeusi yeollageul chehaeya haeyo.
You must make contact by either calling her or sending a message.
Long explanation:
'~든지 ~든지 [deunji deunji]' is a conjunctive expression used in Korean to convey choices or alternatives. It is similar to 'either ... or' in English. This grammar point is used when the speaker wishes to express that regardless of the options given, they don't mind about the result. It gives a sense of freedom of choice between multiple possibilities.