Grammar 1 (-을 수 있다/ -ㄹ 수 있다)
Let´s study more in detail about the expressions we just learned.
The form of a sentence in Korean may change based on the presence or absence of the ‘받침(a consonant at the end of a syllabic group)’. Let´s take a look at the following examples.
-을 수 있다/ -ㄹ 수 있다
(Attached to a verb) this is used to express one´s ability or capability.
1. With 받침 + -을 수 있다
| Verb | Example |
|---|---|
| 읽다 | 읽을 수 있다 |
| 찍다 | 찍을 수 있다 |
2. Without 받침 + -ㄹ 수 있다
| Verb | Example |
|---|---|
| 하다 | 할 수 있다 |
| 추다 | 출 수 있다 |
| 그리다 | 그릴 수 있다 |
Did you understand them? If you didn’t, please ask more questions in the comment section down below. Moreover since it is good to know other examples, aside from those presented above, try to share yours through comments.
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