-대로 / 는대로

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대로 and 는대로 are used to express the idea of “according to,” “as,” or “just as” something is done, happens, or exists.

They are used in different contexts and can be translated as “the way,” “in the manner,” or “as it is.”

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N + 대로

대로 is used to describe something being done "according to" or "in the way" something is.

It often follows a noun or a verb and conveys the idea of doing something as per a particular method or manner.

FORM:

Noun + 대로

Usage:

• When used after a noun, it means "the way" or "manner" of something.

• When used after a verb, it means “according to the action or situation,” indicating that something will be done in the manner or way the action is performed.

Examples of 대로:

1). 그녀는 자기 마음대로 한다.

= She does things her own way.

2). 모든 일이 계획대로 진행되고 있어.

= Everything is going according to plan.

3). 결과가 생각대로 나와서 기뻐.

= I'm happy because the result came out just as I thought.

4). 영화가 기대대로 정말 재미있었어.

= The movie was really fun, just as I expected.

5). 우리는 규칙대로 게임을 해야 해.

= We have to play the game according to the rules.

6). 그 식당은 소문대로 맛있었어.

That restaurant was delicious, just like the rumors said.

7). 약속대로 3시에 만났어.

= We met at 3 o'clock just as promised.

8). 보고서대로 발표를 준비했어.

= I prepared the presentation based on the report.

9). 나는 습관대로 아침에 커피를 마셨어.

= I drank coffee in the morning as usual.

10). 순간대로 행동하면 후회할 수도 있어.

If you act on impulse, you might regret it.

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ㄴ대로/는대로

는대로 is a variation of 대로 used specifically after verbs that end in a consonant + 는.

It expresses the same concept of “according to” or “in the manner of” as 대로, but it’s used more specifically with verbs in their present continuous tense or actions that are ongoing.

FORM:

• Consonant Ending Verb + 는대로

• Vowel Ending Verb + ㄴ대로

Usage:

• This form is often used to indicate doing something in the exact manner or following a particular way, especially if it’s an action or ongoing state.

Examples of 는대로

1). 그는 말하는 대로 믿어요.

= He believes as he speaks.

2). 계획한 대로 가자.

= Let's go according to the plan.

3). 그녀는 항상 자신이 원하는 대로 한다.

= She always does things the way she wants.

4). 오늘 한 일은 내일 그대로 할 거예요.

= I will do the same as I did today tomorrow.

5). 너가 말한 대로 진행될 거야.

= It will proceed the way you said.

6). 말한 대로 하세요.

= Do as I said.

7). 그대로 두세요.

= Leave it as it is.

8). 사람들은 자신의 방식대로 살아간다.

= People live according to their own way.

9). 결과는 네가 생각한 대로 될 거야.

= The result will be as you think.

10). 내가 말한 대로 해봐.

= Try doing it as I said.

11). 그는 매일 운동하는 대로 하고 있다.

= He is doing it the way he exercises every day.

12). 그는 계속 공부하는 대로 한다.

= He keeps doing it as he studies.

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Key Differences Between 대로 and 는대로

대로: Used with nouns or verbs in the basic or dictionary form.

• Noun + 대로: Meaning "in the manner of."

• Verb + 대로: Meaning "according to the action."

ㄴ/는대로: Specifically used after verbs in the present tense -는 form (indicating ongoing action).

• Indicates "just as" or "according to the action in progress."

PRACTICE TIME:

Complete the sentences using 대로 or ㄴ/는대로

1. 나는 그 사람을 만난 ( ) 말할 거야.

2. 나는 네가 제시한 ( ) 할 거야.

3. 그는 자신의 방식 ( ) 할 거야.

4. 우리는 계획 ( ) 진행할 거예요.

5. 그는 정말 자기 뜻 ( ) 한다.

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Common Phrases with 대로

말한 대로 – As you said / the way you said

• 말한 대로 했어요. (I did it as you said.)

생각한 대로 – As you thought / the way you thought

• 생각한 대로 일이 풀렸어요. (Things worked out the way I thought.)

계획한 대로 – According to the plan

• 계획한 대로 갔어요. (I went according to the plan.)

자기 마음대로 – As one pleases / one's own way

• 그녀는 자기 마음대로 행동해요. (She acts according to her own wishes.)

그대로 – As it is / as it was

• 그대로 두세요. (Leave it as it is.)

하고 싶은 대로 – Do what you want / as you like

• 하고 싶은 대로 해. (Do as you like.)

이해한 대로 – As I understand

• 이해한 대로 설명해 드릴게요. (I’ll explain it as I understand it.)

시킨 대로 – As instructed / the way it was instructed

• 시킨 대로 했어요. (I did it as instructed.)

주어진 대로 – As given

• 주어진 대로 하세요. (Do as given.)

느낀 대로 – As I feel / according to how I feel

• 느낀 대로 말해 봐요. (Say it as you feel.)

말하는 대로 – The way you speak / as you speak

• 말하는 대로 믿어요. (I believe the way you speak.)

하는 대로 – As you do / the way you do

• 하는 대로 따라 해 보세요. (Try to do it the way I do.)

이해하는 대로 – As you understand

• 이해하는 대로 말해 주세요. (Please tell me as you understand it.)

그대로 하는 대로 – Just as it is / the way it is done

• 그대로 하는 대로 해 보세요. (Try to do it just as it is done.)

계획한 대로 – As planned

• 계획한 대로 진행할게요. (I will proceed as planned.)

시간이 나는 대로 – As soon as I have time

• 시간이 나는 대로 연락할게요. (I will contact you as soon as I have time.)

진행하는 대로 – As it progresses / the way it progresses

• 진행하는 대로 알려 주세요. (Let me know as it progresses.)

말하는 대로 하는 대로 – Do it as you speak and as you do

• 말하는 대로 하는 대로 해 보세요. (Try doing it both as you speak and as you do.)

알게 되는 대로 – As soon as I find out

• 알게 되는 대로 알려 드릴게요. (I’ll let you know as soon as I find out.)

느끼는 대로 – As I feel / according to what I feel

• 느끼는 대로 표현하세요. (Express it as you feel.)

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In Conclusion

• 대로 and ㄴ/는대로 both express the idea of “according to” or “in the manner of,” but the key difference lies in their usage after nouns or verbs.

• 대로 can be used for both nouns and verbs in their dictionary form, while ㄴ/는대로 is specifically used after verbs in the present tense continuous form.

• Both are useful when you want to say that something is done in a specific way or according to a particular plan or action.

Answer Key

1. 대로

2. 대로

3. 는대로

4. 대로

5. 대로

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