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Decoded Slug: ~만큼 [mankeum] (As much as, as many as)
Korean Grammar Point
~만큼 [mankeum] (As much as, as many as)
~만큼 [mankeum] (As much as, as many as)
Short explanation:
Used to express 'as much as' or 'as many as' in Korean. It denotes equality in quantity, degree, or extent.
Formation:
Noun/Verb/Ajective + 만큼
Examples:
그는 자신의 실력만큼 지불받고 싶어한다.
Geuneun jasin-ui sillhyeogmankeum jibulbadgo sip-eohanda.
He wants to get paid as much as his skill level.
당신이 열심히 노력한 만큼 결과를 얻을 것입니다.
Dangsini yeolsimhi noryeoghan mankeum gyeolgwareul eodeul geosibnida.
You will get results as much as you have worked hard.
그녀는 남들만큼 잘 노래를 부를 수 있다.
Geunyeoneun namdeulmankeum jal nolaereul bureul su itda.
She can sing as well as others.
이 케이크는 보기만큼 맛있어요.
I keikeuneun bogimankeum masisseoyo.
This cake is as delicious as it looks.
Long explanation:
'~만큼 [mankeum]' is a Korean grammatical expression that is used to indicate an equivalent degree, quantity, or extent, similar to the English expressions 'as much as' or 'as many as'. It is often used with verbs or adjectives to indicate a quantity or a degree that matches or is equivalent to the mentioned subject or object.