This is the 12483rd most frequent Korean word.
당하면
"당하면" means "if/when subjected to" or "if/when met with."
In this sentence, '당하면' is derived from '당하다', used to express encountering or being subjected to something often negative. It is placed in a conditional form 'if one experiences'.
그는 사기꾼에게 속임수를 당하면 어떻게 대처할지를 몰랐다.
He didn't know how to deal with being tricked by a fraudster.
Here, '당하면' implies the conditional experience of encountering something (a dream). It showcases contextual usage where '당하다' signifies being exposed to an event.
꿈을 당하면 놀랄 수 있다.
When one experiences an unexpected dream, one might feel surprised.
Here, '당하면' reflects the hypothetical exposure to dangerous situations, illustrating '당하다' being used to describe experiencing a circumstance.