V-다 보면 | Korean Grammar 188
살다 보면 쥐구멍에도 볕 들 날이 있어. Introduction Today, we will learn about the Korean grammar pattern ‘-다 보면’ . This expression is used after a verb stem and describes how a continuous or repeated action can lead to discovering a new fact or reaching a new state. It is a shortened form of ‘-다가 보면’ , and both expressions have the same meaning. Let’s break it down and learn how to use it properly. If you want to watch this lesson in Korean with English subtitles, please click the link below. 1. Usage The grammar pattern ‘-다 보면’ is attached to a verb stem. It is used when you want to express that by continuing or repeating an action, you may eventually discover something new or enter a new state. Tense Rules: The verb in the first clause must be in the present tense . The second clause can be in the present or future tense , and it often includes expressions like: ‘-(으)ㄹ 수 있다’ (can) ‘-(으)ㄹ 것이다’ (will/probably) ‘-게 되다’ (to become) ‘-아지다/어지다/해지다’ (to change state). 2. Example ...