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Korean Grammar Patterns
-다고 치다
Meaning
suppose / let's say
How to use it
Means 'suppose / let's say X is the case,' setting up a hypothetical for the sake of argument. Verbs/adjectives take -다고 치다, nouns -(이)라고 치다, commands -(으)라고 치다. Often -다고 쳐(도) 'even supposing.'
-다고 쳐도 = 'even if we grant that…',Sets aside truth to test consequences hypothetically.
Examples
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 네 말이 맞다고 치자. 그럼 이제 어떻게 할 거야? ne mari matdago chija. geureom ije eotteoke hal geoya? | Let's say you're right. So now what are you going to do? |
| 오늘은 쉬는 날이라고 치고 푹 쉬자. oneureun swineun narirago chigo puk swija. | Let's just treat today as a day off and rest well. |
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