KIIP Level 3 is where Korean really starts to come alive! You’ll learn grammar patterns that help you explain reasons, report speech, describe changes, and express comparisons — all essential for everyday conversations, social interactions, and even professional life in Korea.
This guide
covers all 32 grammar rules from Units 1–16, explained clearly with
practical examples so you can start using them right away.
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| 32 KIIP Level 3 Grammar Rules |
Unit 1: Interpersonal Relationships
1. Adjective/Verb + -고 해서
(Because... and...)
Used to list multiple reasons for a situation.
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공감대도 없고 바쁘고 해서 친해지기가 어려워요.
(We lack mutual understanding and are busy, so it's hard to become close.)
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일하는 방법도 모르고 해서 직장 생활이 힘들어요.
(I don’t know how to
work properly, so office life is tough.)
2. Adjective/Verb + -으면 되다
(Just need to... / All you have to...)
Give simple advice or solutions.
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웃으면서 먼저 인사하면 돼요.
(Just smile and greet first.)
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문제도 많이 풀어 보고 단어도 많이 외우면 돼요.
(Just practice many problems and memorize vocabulary.)
3. Adjective + -아/어지다 (to become...)
Describe changes in personality or state.
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예전에는 실수를 자주 했는데 요즘은 꼼꼼해졌어요.
(I used to make many mistakes, but now I've become meticulous.)
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태권도를 배운 후부터 아이가 활발해졌어요.
(After learning Taekwondo, my child became more lively.)
4. Verb/Adjective + -는 대신(에) (instead of...)
Indicates alternatives or substitutions.
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일요일에 일하는 대신에 월요일에 쉬어요.
(Instead of working Sunday, I rest on Monday.)
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시간이 오래 걸리는 대신에 실수가 없어요.
(It takes longer, but there are no mistakes.)
5. Verb/Adjective + -는지 알다/모르다 (to know/don’t know if...)
States knowledge or lack of knowledge of facts.
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외국인도 복지 서비스를 이용할 수 있는지 아는 사람이 많지 않아요.
(Not many people know foreigners can use welfare services.)
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상담 센터가 몇 시에 문을 여는지 몰라서 홈페이지를 찾아봤어요.
(I didn’t know when the
counseling center opens, so I checked their website.)
6. Verb + -다가 (while
doing... then)
Describes interrupted actions.
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영화를 보다가 재미없어서 나왔어요.
(I was watching a movie but left because it was boring.)
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책을 읽다가 친구가 와서 밖에 나갔어요.
(I was reading a book but went out when a friend came.)
7. Verb + -을 만하다 (worth
doing...)
Expresses that something is worth doing/trying.
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물냉면은 맵지 않아서 먹을 만해요.
(Cold noodles aren’t spicy, so they’re worth trying.)
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요즘 볼 만한 영화가 있으면 소개해 주세요.
(Please recommend any movies worth watching these days.)
8. Verb/Adjective + -아/어 가지고 (because... and then)
Explains reasons followed by consequences.
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얼룩이 있어 가지고 환불했어요.
(Because there was a stain, I got a refund.)
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새 자동차는 비싸 가지고 지금 못 사겠어요.
(The new car is expensive, so I can’t buy it now.)
9. Noun + 이나/밖에
(as much as / only)
Emphasizes large (이나) or small (밖에)
quantities.
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이번 달에 교통비로 12만 원을 썼어요. – 12만 원이나 썼어요?
(I spent 120,000 won on transportation. – As much as 120,000 won?)
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산 지 1년밖에 안 됐는데 벌써 고장 난 거예요?
(It’s only been a
year since you bought it and it’s already broken?)
10. Verb/Adjective + -는다고 하다
(it is said that...)
Reports information or common knowledge.
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중고 매장에 가면 싸게 살 수 있다고 해요.
(They say you can buy things cheaply at secondhand stores.)
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은행에서 이번에는 가계부라고 해요.
(The bank’s gift this year
is said to be account books.)
11. -이/히/리/기- Passive Verbs
Express passive experiences.
보다 → 보이다 (to be
seen)
놓다 → 놓이다 (to be
placed)
잡다 → 잡히다 (to be
caught)
막다 → 막히다 (to be
blocked)
열다 → 열리다 (to be
opened)
듣다 → 들리다 (to be
heard)
물다 → 물리다 (to be
bitten)
끊다 → 끊기다 (to be
disconnected)
쫓다 → 쫓기다 (to be
chased)
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와, 방 안에서 산이 보이네요?
(Wow, can you see the mountains from the room?)
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친구와 통화 중에 전화가 끊겼어요.
(The call got disconnected while I was talking to a friend.)
12. Verb + -자고 하다 (suggested
to...)
Reports suggestions or proposals.
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친구가 만나자고 해서 약속 장소에 나갔어요.
(My friend suggested meeting, so I went.)
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아내가 같이 저녁을 먹자고 했어요.
(My wife suggested eating dinner together.)
13. Verb-으라고 하다,
Verb/Adjective-냐고 하다
Reports commands and questions.
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직원이 관객들에게 입장하라고 했어요.
(The staff told the audience to enter.)
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공연이 몇 시에 시작하냐고 했어요.
(He asked what time the show starts.)
14. Noun + 만큼 (as much as)
Makes comparisons.
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회사 앞 식당은 고향 음식만큼 맛있어요.
(The restaurant near work is as delicious as my hometown food.)
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평일은 주말만큼 사람이 많지 않아요.
(On weekdays, there aren’t as many people as on weekends.)
15. -이/히/리/기/우/추-
Causative Verbs (1)
Expresses making/causing someone to do something.
먹다 (to eat) → 먹이다 (to feed)
보다 (to see) → 보이다 (to show)
입다 (to wear) → 입히다 (to dress)
읽다 (to read) → 읽히다 (let someone read)
살다 (to live) → 살리다 (to save)
날다 (to fly) → 날리다 (make something fly)
신다 (to wear)→ 신기다 (to put on for someone)
벗다 (to take off)→ 벗기다 (to take off for someone)
타다 (to ride) → 태우다 (have someone ride)
쓰다 (to wear) → 씌우다 (to put something on)
맞다 (to fit) → 맞추다 (to match)
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저는 아이를 자동차 뒤자리에 태워요.
(I put my child in the back seat of the car.)
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성민은 토끼에게 당근을 먹이고 있어요.
(Seongmin is feeding carrots to the rabbit.)
16. -이/히/리/기/우/추-
Causative Verbs (2)
Additional causative forms.
끓다 (something
boils)→ 끓이다 (to boil something)
줄다 (something
reduces) → 줄이다 (to reduce something)
넓다 (to be wide) → 넓히다 (to widen)
울다 (someone cries)
→ 울리다 (to make someone cry)
얼다 (something
freezes) → 얼리다 (to freeze something)
남다 (to remain) → 남기다 (to leave something)
씻다 (to wash) → 씻기다 (to wash for someone)
깨다 (to wake up) → 깨우다 (wake someone up)
낮다 (to be low) → 낮추다 (lower something)
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후엔 씨가 아이를 깨워요.
(Huyen wakes the child up.)
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음식이 맛있어서 남기지 않고 다 먹었어요.
(The food was so delicious I ate it all without leaving any.)
17. Verb/Adjective + -어서 그런지
(“Maybe because…”)
Used to express uncertainty about a possible reason.
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더운 나라에서 와서 그런지 한국 겨울이 너무 추워요.
(Maybe because I’m from a hot country, Korean winter feels too cold.)
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동생이 아르바이트를 시작해서 그런지 전화를 잘 안 받아요.
(Maybe because my younger sibling started a part-time job, they don’t answer calls
often.)
18. Verb + -나요? / Adjective
+ -은가요?
Polite way to ask questions.
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어디가 고장 났나요? → 냉기가
약합니다.
(What part is broken? → The freezer is weak.)
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예방 주사 맞을 때 많이 아팠나요? → 아니요,
조금 아팠어요.
(Did the vaccine hurt a lot? → No, it hurt a little.)
19. Verb + -기 위해서 (“In order to…”)
Express purpose or intention.
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한국 국적을 취득하기 위해 1년
전부터 한국어 공부를 하고 있다.
(I’ve been studying
Korean for a year in order to obtain Korean citizenship.)
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일하는 엄마들은 아이 맡길 곳을 찾기 위해 노력하고 있다.
(Working mothers are trying hard to find a place to leave their children.)
20. Verb + -어 놓다 (“Do something in
advance”)
Show preparation for future use.
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오늘 친구들과 등산을 가기로 했다. 그래서
아침 일찍 샌드위치를 만들어 놓았다.
(I decided to go hiking with friends today, so I made sandwiches early in the
morning.)
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숙제를 미리 해 놓아서 마음이 편하다.
(I did my homework in advance, so I feel at ease.)
21. Verb/Adjective + -는 데다가
(“Moreover…”)
Adds extra information, often emphasizing multiple traits.
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이 집은 교통 편리한 데다가 주변에 편의시설도 많아요.
(This place has good transportation plus many facilities nearby.)
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방이 좁은 데다가 어두워서 별로 마음에 안 들어요.
(The room is small and dark, so I don’t like it.)
22. Verb/Adjective + -ㄴ/는다 (Neutral Present Tense)
Used for objective statements in writing (news, reports).
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행복 아파트는 교통이 편리하고 다양한 편의시설이 있다.
(Happy Apartments have convenient transportation and various facilities.)
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한국에서 가장 많이 볼 수 있는 집은 아파트다.
(The most common housing type in Korea is apartments.)
23. Verb/Adjective + -어도 (“Even if /
Although”)
Express that something happens regardless of the condition.
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나는 시간이 없어도 아침밥을 꼭 먹는다.
(Even when I don’t have time, I always eat breakfast.)
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몸이 아무리 아파도 수업 시간에 결석하지 않는다.
(No matter how sick I am, I never miss class.)
24. Verb + -게 되다 (“Come to / End up…”)
Indicates change of state or natural result.
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장사가 안 돼서 가게 문을 닫게 되었다.
(The business wasn’t doing well, so the store closed.)
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이번에 새로운 회사에 들어가게 되어서 정말 기쁘다.
(I’m really happy
that I’ll be joining a
new company this time.)
25. Verb + -게 하다 (“Make someone do”)
Expresses causation (making or letting someone do something).
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아이에게 자기 방을 스스로 정리하게 하세요.
(Make your child clean their own room.)
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출입국관리사무소에서 외국인 등록을 하게 합니다.
(The immigration office makes foreigners register.)
26. Verb + -어 가다 (“Gradually /
Progressively”)
Describes gradual progress or change.
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한국에 온 지 거의 3년이
되어 가요.
(It’s been almost 3
years since I came to Korea.)
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지금은 한국 사람들의 일하는 방식을 알아 가는 중이에요.
(I’m currently
learning how Koreans work.)
Unit 14: Smartphone & Internet
27. Verb/Adjective + -잖아요 (“You know…”)
Used when reminding someone of shared knowledge.
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수지는 항상 열심히 공부하잖아요.
(You know Sooji always studies hard.)
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영상 통화가 있잖아요. 부모님께
자주 연락드리세요.
(You know there’s video calling. Contact your parents often.)
28. Verb/Adjective + -어야 (“Must / Have to”)
Expresses a necessary condition.
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네, 지금 출발해야 늦지 않아요.
(Yes, you must leave now to not be late.)
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여권이 있어야 비행기를 탈 수 있다.
(You must have a passport to board a plane.)
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빵은 부드러워야 맛있다.
(Bread must be soft to be delicious.)
Unit 15: Concerns & Counselling
29. Verb + -(으)려던 참이다 (“I was just about to…”)
Expresses intent that was about to happen.
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친구에게 사과를 하려던 참이었는데 친구가 먼저 미안하다고 했어요.
(I was just about to apologize, but my friend said sorry first.)
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지갑을 사려던 참이었는데 친구가 선물해 줬어요.
(I was just about to buy a wallet, but my friend gave me one.)
30. Verb + -자마자 (“As soon as…”)
Indicates one action immediately follows another.
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집에 돌아가자마자 자요.
(As soon as I get home, I sleep.)
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어머니 목소리를 듣자마자 눈물이 났어요.
(As soon as I heard my mom’s voice, I cried.)
31. Verb/Adjective + -을 텐데 (“I suppose /
Probably”)
Expresses speculation or assumption.
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바쁘실 텐데 시간을 내 주셔서 감사합니다.
(You must be busy, so thank you for making time.)
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친구가 기다리고 있을 텐데 빨리 가야겠어요.
(My friend is probably waiting, so I should go quickly.)
32. Verb + -어 있다 (“To be in a state
of…”)
Indicates a continued state after an action.
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이 커피에는 설탕이 안 들어 있어요.
(This coffee doesn’t have sugar in it.)
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전원이 꺼져 있어요.
(The phone is turned off.)
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창문이 열려 있어요.
(The window is open.)
Keep reviewing these patterns regularly, and try applying them in your
speaking and writing practice. The more you use them, the faster they’ll become
part of your natural Korean communication.
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