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What does 예문 mean here?
예문 means example sentence(s).
- 예 = example
- 문 = sentence / writing / text
So 예문을 많이 읽을수록 means something like the more you read example sentences...
In Korean, 예문 can be singular or plural depending on context. English usually needs sentence or sentences, but Korean often leaves that unspecified.
Why does 예문 take 을?
Because 예문 is the object of 읽다 (to read).
- 예문을 읽다 = to read example sentences
The particle 을/를 marks the direct object:
- 을 after a consonant
- 를 after a vowel
Since 예문 ends in ㄴ, it takes 을:
- 예문을
What does 많이 mean, and what is it modifying?
많이 means a lot, much, or many times, depending on context.
Here it modifies 읽다:
- 많이 읽다 = to read a lot
So 예문을 많이 읽을수록 means:
- the more you read example sentences
- literally, as you read example sentences a lot more and more
It is an adverb, so it describes the action of reading.
What does -을수록 mean?
-을수록 / -ㄹ수록 / -을수록 means the more..., the more... or as..., increasingly...
In this sentence:
- 읽을수록 = the more (you) read
- 문법이 쉬워져요 = grammar becomes easier
So together:
- The more you read example sentences, the easier grammar becomes.
This pattern shows a proportional change:
- 많이 연습할수록 실력이 늘어요.
- The more you practice, the more your skill improves.
- 생각할수록 어려워요.
- The more I think about it, the harder it is.
Why is it 읽을수록 and not just 읽수록?
Because the form comes from the verb stem plus the future/attributive -을/ㄹ, followed by 수록.
For 읽다:
- verb stem: 읽-
- plus -을수록
- becomes 읽을수록
This is the normal form for verbs with -수록.
A useful way to remember it:
- 가다 → 갈수록 = the more one goes / as time goes on
- 먹다 → 먹을수록 = the more one eats
- 읽다 → 읽을수록 = the more one reads
Why is 문법이 marked with 이, not 을/를?
Because 문법 is the subject of 쉬워져요.
The second part is:
- 문법이 쉬워져요
- grammar becomes easy / gets easier
Here, 문법 is the thing that is changing state, so it takes the subject marker 이/가.
Compare:
- 문법을 공부해요 = I study grammar
- 문법 is the object
- 문법이 쉬워져요 = grammar becomes easier
- 문법 is the subject
Why does it say 쉬워져요 instead of just 쉬워요?
This is an important nuance.
- 쉬워요 = it is easy
- 쉬워져요 = it becomes easy / gets easier
쉬워지다 is made from:
- 쉽다 = to be easy
- -어지다 = to become
So 문법이 쉬워져요 emphasizes change over time:
- grammar becomes easier
- grammar gets easier
That matches the -을수록 pattern very well, because the sentence is talking about gradual change:
- the more you read example sentences, the easier grammar becomes
If you said 문법이 쉬워요, it would sound more like a general statement that grammar is easy, rather than becoming easier.
How is 쉽다 turning into 쉬워져요?
This happens because 쉽다 is an irregular ㅂ adjective.
The steps are:
- dictionary form: 쉽다
- when followed by a vowel, ㅂ changes
- 쉽 + 어지다 becomes 쉬워지다
- polite present: 쉬워져요
So:
- 쉽다 → 쉬워요
- 쉽다 → 쉬워지다 → 쉬워져요
This is the same pattern as:
- 덥다 → 더워요 = it is hot
- 어렵다 → 어려워요 = it is difficult
Who is the subject of 읽을수록? Is you omitted?
Yes. The subject is omitted because Korean often leaves it unstated when it is obvious from context.
So 예문을 많이 읽을수록 could mean:
- the more you read example sentences
- the more I read example sentences
- the more one reads example sentences
In a general learning-advice sentence like this, English usually uses you:
- The more you read example sentences, the easier grammar becomes.
But Korean does not need to say you explicitly.
Can -을수록 be used with adjectives too, or only verbs?
It can be used with both verbs and adjectives.
With verbs:
- 읽을수록 = the more you read
- 볼수록 = the more you see/watch
With adjectives:
- 바쁠수록 = the busier (someone is)
- 어려울수록 = the harder it is
Examples:
- 볼수록 재미있어요.
- The more I watch it, the more interesting it is.
- 생각하면 생각할수록 이상해요.
- The more I think about it, the stranger it seems.
- 바쁠수록 건강을 챙겨야 해요.
- The busier you are, the more you need to take care of your health.
Is this sentence natural Korean?
Yes, it is very natural.
It sounds like a typical piece of advice for language learners:
- read lots of example sentences
- grammar will become easier
It has a smooth, natural structure:
- 예문을 많이 읽을수록 = the more you read example sentences
- 문법이 쉬워져요 = grammar becomes easier
A Korean speaker would understand it immediately.
Could the sentence order be changed?
Yes, Korean word order is flexible, though some versions sound more natural than others.
Original:
- 예문을 많이 읽을수록 문법이 쉬워져요.
Possible variation:
- 문법이 예문을 많이 읽을수록 쉬워져요.
This is grammatically possible, but the original sounds smoother and more natural because Korean often places the -을수록 clause first.
So for learners, the original is the best model:
- 예문을 많이 읽을수록 문법이 쉬워져요.
How is 읽을수록 pronounced?
The spelling is 읽을수록, but the pronunciation changes because of sound rules.
A learner-friendly approximation is:
- 일글수록
The verb 읽다 often causes pronunciation changes because of the final consonant cluster. In connected speech, it does not sound exactly like each written letter separately.
You do not need to worry too much at first, but it helps to recognize that:
- written: 읽을수록
- spoken: closer to 일글수록
What level of politeness is 쉬워져요?
It is in the 해요 style, which is polite and very common in everyday Korean.
- 쉬워져요 = polite
- 쉬워진다 = plain / neutral written style
- 쉬워집니다 = more formal polite style
So the whole sentence is polite but not stiff.
You might also see:
- 예문을 많이 읽을수록 문법이 쉬워집니다.
- This sounds a bit more formal, like in a textbook or presentation.
Could I translate this as The more example sentences you read, the easier grammar gets?
Yes. That is a very natural translation.
Other natural English versions:
- The more you read example sentences, the easier grammar becomes.
- Grammar gets easier the more example sentences you read.
Since you already know the meaning, the key grammar point is that Korean expresses this idea with:
- A-(으)ㄹ수록 B
So:
- 예문을 많이 읽을수록 문법이 쉬워져요
- The more you read example sentences, the easier grammar gets.
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