V/A+ 어도/아도/여도
It is used to indicate the contents of the latter clause are unpredictable consequences from the contents of the preceding clause.
힘들어도 참고 열심히 일하면 좋은 결과가 있을 거예요.
There will be good results if you endure and work hard though it’s difficult.
비가 와도 여행을 갈 거야?
Will you go on a trip even if it rains?
저는 피곤해도 이를 꼭 닦고 자요.
I always brush my teeth before I go to bed though I’m tired.
Conversation:
지난 주말을 어떻게 보냈어요?
How did you spend your weekend?
초등학교 동창회에 가서 친구들을 만났어요.
I went to my elementary school alumni meeting, where I met some friends.
오랜만에 만났는데 어색하지 않았어요?
Didn’t you feel awkward because it’s been a while since you met them?
어렸을 때 친구는 오랜만에 만나도 어색하지 않은 것 같아요.
I don’t feel awkward though it’s been a while since I met my friends from my childhood when I was young.
저도 어렸을 때 친구들이 생각나네요.
I remember my friends from my childhood when I was young.
서연 씨가 먼저 친구들에게 연락해 보세요.
Ms. Seoyon, why don’t you first contact your friends?
Related words
보내다 to spend (time)
초등학교 an elementary school
동창회 an alumni meeting
어리다 to be young
참다 to endure
결과 a result