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만일

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Usage of '만일'

'만일' is a formal or literary way to say 'if' or 'suppose' in Korean. It is often used to introduce hypothetical or conditional situations, especially in written or formal speech.

Common Contexts

You will frequently see '만일' in warnings, instructions, or when discussing unlikely but possible scenarios. It adds a sense of seriousness or caution.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 만일 ~면: 'If ~' — used to introduce a condition.
  • 만일을 대비하다: 'to prepare for emergencies' — a common phrase emphasizing readiness for unexpected events.

Register and Nuance

'만일' is more formal than 그냥 '만약' or 'if' in casual conversation. Using '만일' can make your speech or writing sound more polite or official.

Common Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse '만일' with '만약'. Both mean 'if', but '만일' is more formal and less common in everyday speech. Use '만약' in casual contexts and '만일' in formal or written contexts.

Example Sentences

만일 비가 오면 우리는 집에 있을 거예요.

Manil biga omyeon urineun jibe isseul geoyeyo.

If it rains, we will stay at home.

만일 네가 그 일을 못 하면, 내가 도와줄게.

Manil nega geu ireul mot hamyeon, naega dowajulge.

If you can't do that task, I will help you.

만일을 대비해서 항상 준비를 해야 한다.

Manireul daebihaseo hangsang junbireul haeya handa.

You should always prepare for emergencies.