No. 492 in Korean
되면
"If it becomes" or "when it becomes."
In a sentence
시간이 되면 만나자.
If you have time, let's meet.
Here, '되면' indicates a condition or possibility where a particular state or situation occurs.
기회가 되면 한번 도전해보세요.
If you get a chance, try giving it a go.
In this sentence, '되면' is used to express a condition of receiving or achieving something.
날씨가 좋아지면 소풍을 갈 거예요.
If the weather gets better, we will go on a picnic.
In this case, '되면' suggests a conditional improvement or change in the weather.
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