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당연하다

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Meaning and Usage

The adjective '당연하다' means 'to be natural' or 'to be expected'. It expresses that something is reasonable or justified in a given situation. It is often used to affirm that a reaction, feeling, or outcome is appropriate and should not be surprising.

Common Contexts

You will frequently hear '당연하다' in everyday conversations when someone wants to emphasize that a certain behavior or result is justified. For example, expressing that it is natural to feel upset or to be grateful.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '당연하다' + verb/adjective: to state that something is naturally so.
  • '당연하지 않다': to deny that something is natural or justified.
  • '~하는 것은 당연하다': a common pattern to say 'it is natural to do ~'.

Register and Politeness

'당연하다' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. When speaking politely, it often appears as '당연합니다' or '당연해요'.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '당연하다' with '필요하다' (to be necessary). Remember, '당연하다' emphasizes what is reasonable or expected, not just what is needed.

Example Sentences

그가 그렇게 화를 내는 것은 당연하다.

Geuga geureoke hwareul naeneun geoseun dangyeonhada.

It is natural that he gets so angry.

노력 없이 좋은 결과를 기대하는 것은 당연하지 않다.

Noryeok eopsi joheun gyeolgwareul gidae haneun geoseun dangyeonhaji anta.

It is not natural to expect good results without effort.

도와준 친구에게 고마워하는 것은 당연하다.

Dowajun chinguege gomawohaneun geoseun dangyeonhada.

It is only natural to be thankful to a friend who helped you.