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되도록

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Meaning and Usage

The adverb '되도록' means 'as much as possible' or 'if possible.' It is used to express a preference or recommendation to do something to the greatest extent feasible. It often appears in polite requests or suggestions.

Common Collocations

  • 되도록 빨리: as soon as possible
  • 되도록이면: if possible, preferably
  • 되도록 노력하다: to try as much as possible

These collocations help convey urgency, preference, or effort.

Register and Politeness

'되도록' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It often appears with polite endings like '-세요' or '-요' to soften requests.

Usage Tips

Avoid confusing '되도록' with '되다' alone; '되도록' specifically emphasizes doing something to the fullest extent possible. It is not used to indicate certainty but rather possibility or preference.

Use '되도록' to make your requests or suggestions sound more natural and considerate.

Example Sentences

되도록 빨리 연락해 주세요.

Doedorok ppalli yeollakhae juseyo.

Please contact me as soon as possible.

되도록이면 오늘 안에 끝내는 게 좋겠어요.

Doedorokimyeon oneul ane kkeutnaeneun ge jokesseoyo.

If possible, it would be good to finish it by today.

되도록이면 건강한 음식을 먹으려고 노력해요.

Doedorokimyeon geonganghan eumsigeul meogeuryogo noryeokhaeyo.

I try to eat healthy food as much as possible.