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Assuming a Hypothetical: -다 치면

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TL;DR 🦄
  • 🤔 -다 치면 [-da chi-myeon] means if we suppose / assuming we count it that way.
  • 🧮 It is a compact, advanced cousin of -(으)ㄴ/는다고 치면 [-(eu)n/neun-da-go chi-myeon] — useful when you are setting up a scenario for reasoning, calculation, or debate.
  • ⚖️ For action verbs, the form follows plain-style shape: 가다 [ga-da] → 간다 치면 [gan-da chi-myeon], 먹다 [meok-da] → 먹는다 치면 [meong-neun-da chi-myeon].
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🎧 Iru Helper Note — Use
Korean Helper Widgets
Korean Helper Widgets to hear 맞다 치면 [mat-da chi-myeon], 간다 치면 [gan-da chi-myeon], and 사실이다 치면 [sa-si-ri-da chi-myeon]. This grammar sounds like the speaker is putting a small “hypothesis card” on the table. 🃏
 

🌈 The Big Picture

-다 치면 is used when you treat a statement as true for the sake of discussion and then ask, conclude, compare, or calculate from it.
 
Think:
  • “If we suppose that...”
  • “Assuming that...”
  • “If we count it as true...”
  • “Say that A is true; then...”
 
It often appears in thoughtful, slightly compressed sentences:
  • 그 말이 맞다 치면 문제가 커져요.
      • [geu ma-ri mat-da chi-myeon mun-je-ga keo-jyeo-yo]
      If we suppose that statement is right, the problem gets bigger. 🧩
      말 = statement/words; 맞다 = to be right; 문제 = problem; 커지다 = to get bigger.
  • 내일 비가 온다 치면 계획을 바꿔야 해요.
      • [nae-il bi-ga on-da chi-myeon gye-hoe-geul ba-kkwo-ya hae-yo]
      Assuming it rains tomorrow, we need to change the plan. 🌧️
      내일 = tomorrow; 비가 오다 = to rain; 계획 = plan; 바꾸다 = to change.
 
Compared with -(으)ㄴ/는다고 치면, this shorter form can sound more compact and reasoning-focused. It is especially natural with evaluation words like 맞다 [mat-da] = to be right, 사실이다 [sa-si-ri-da] = to be true/a fact, and scenario verbs like 가다 [ga-da] = to go or 오다 [o-da] = to come. 🧠

🎨 The Core -다 치면 Family

1. Action verbs use plain-style forms

Do not attach 다 치면 directly to every dictionary stem. The “plain statement” shape appears before 치면.
  • 가다 [ga-da] — to go → 간다 치면 [gan-da chi-myeon] — if we suppose someone goes ✈️
  • 오다 [o-da] — to come → 온다 치면 [on-da chi-myeon] — if we suppose someone comes 🚪
  • 먹다 [meok-da] — to eat → 먹는다 치면 [meong-neun-da chi-myeon] — if we suppose someone eats 🍽️
  • 읽다 [ik-da] — to read → 읽는다 치면 [ing-neun-da chi-myeon] — if we suppose someone reads 📖
  • 살다 [sal-da] — to live → 산다 치면 [san-da chi-myeon] — if we suppose someone lives 🏠
 

2. Descriptive verbs keep the dictionary-looking statement form

  • 맞다 [mat-da] — to be right → 맞다 치면 [mat-da chi-myeon] — if we suppose it is right ✅
  • 좋다 [jo-ta] — to be good → 좋다 치면 [jo-ta chi-myeon] — if we suppose it is good 🌟
  • 비싸다 [bi-ssa-da] — to be expensive → 비싸다 치면 [bi-ssa-da chi-myeon] — if we suppose it is expensive 💸
  • 가능하다 [ga-neung-ha-da] — to be possible → 가능하다 치면 [ga-neung-ha-da chi-myeon] — if we suppose it is possible 🟢
 

3. Nouns usually use 이다 치면

  • 사실 [sa-sil] — fact/truth → 사실이다 치면 [sa-si-ri-da chi-myeon] — if we suppose it is true 🔍
  • 학생 [hak-saeng] — student → 학생이다 치면 [hak-saeng-i-da chi-myeon] — if we suppose someone is a student 🎓
  • 실수 [sil-su] — mistake → 실수이다 치면 [sil-su-i-da chi-myeon] — if we suppose it is a mistake 🧾
 
In everyday speech, people may also use the fuller quoted form 사실이라고 치면 [sa-si-ri-ra-go chi-myeon] or 학생이라고 치면 [hak-saeng-i-ra-go chi-myeon]. The compact 이다 치면 version feels more analytical. 🧪

🛠️ How It Works in a Sentence

  • 회의가 한 시간 늦어진다 치면 점심 계획을 바꿔야 해요.
      • [hoe-ui-ga han si-gan neu-jeo-jin-da chi-myeon jeom-sim gye-hoe-geul ba-kkwo-ya hae-yo]
      If we suppose the meeting gets delayed by an hour, we need to change the lunch plan. 🕐
      회의 = meeting; 한 시간 = one hour; 늦어지다 = to be delayed; 점심 = lunch.
  • 그 설명이 맞다 치면 다음 질문이 생겨요.
      • [geu seol-myeong-i mat-da chi-myeon da-eum jil-mu-ni saeng-gyeo-yo]
      If we suppose that explanation is right, the next question arises. ❓
      설명 = explanation; 다음 = next; 질문 = question; 생기다 = to arise/come up.
  • 그 자료가 사실이다 치면 결론을 다시 봐야 해요.
      • [geu ja-ryo-ga sa-si-ri-da chi-myeon gyeol-lo-neul da-si bwa-ya hae-yo]
      If we suppose that material is true, we need to look at the conclusion again. 📄
      자료 = material/data; 결론 = conclusion; 다시 보다 = to look again/review.

🧩 General Formation Rule

Action verbs

  • vowel stem → ㄴ다 치면
    • 가다 → 간다 치면
    • 오다 → 온다 치면
    • 공부하다 [gong-bu-ha-da] = to study → 공부한다 치면
  • consonant stem → 는다 치면
    • 먹다 → 먹는다 치면
    • 읽다 → 읽는다 치면
    • 받다 [bat-da] = to receive → 받는다 치면
  • ㄹ stem → drop ㄹ + ㄴ다 치면
    • 살다 → 산다 치면
    • 만들다 [man-deul-da] = to make → 만든다 치면
 

Descriptive verbs/adjectives

Use the descriptive stem + 다 치면.
  • 맞다 → 맞다 치면
  • 좋다 → 좋다 치면
  • 비싸다 → 비싸다 치면
  • 가능하다 → 가능하다 치면
 

Nouns

Use N이다 치면, or the fuller N이라고 치면.
  • 사실 → 사실이다 치면 / 사실이라고 치면
  • 학생 → 학생이다 치면 / 학생이라고 치면
  • 실수 → 실수이다 치면 / 실수라고 치면

📚 Cross-check note

The use of 치다 as “to count/regard as,” related quoted forms such as -다고 치다, and Korean plain-style formation were cross-checked against Korean reference guidance including korean.go.kr. ✅

🪞 Synonym Alert

  • -다 치면 — if we suppose / assuming we count it as true; compact and reasoning-focused 🧮
  • -(으)ㄴ/는다고 치면 — if we suppose that; fuller quoted form 🗣️
  • -다고 쳐도 — even supposing that ⚖️
  • -(으)ㄴ/는다면 — if / assuming that; more standard conditional 🧭
  • -(으)ㄴ/는 셈 치고 — treating/counting it as a situation, then... 🧾
  • 가정하다 [ga-jeong-ha-da] — to assume/hypothesize; more formal 📌

⚠️ Pitfalls to Dodge

  • ❌ 먹다 치면 → ✅ 먹는다 치면 (Action verb with consonant stem uses 는다.)
  • ❌ 가다 치면 → ✅ 간다 치면 (Action verb with vowel stem uses ㄴ다.)
  • ❌ 학생다 치면 → ✅ 학생이다 치면 or 학생이라고 치면 (Noun needs 이다/이라고.)
  • ❌ Using -다 치면 for every simple “if” → ✅ Use it when you are actively setting up a hypothetical for reasoning, calculation, or debate.
  • ❌ Confusing -다 치면 with 셈 치고 → ✅ -다 치면 supposes a statement is true; 셈 치고 treats a situation as something.
 
🎉 Now you can set up compact hypothetical reasoning: 맞다 치면, 간다 치면, 사실이다 치면. Tiny grammar, big “let’s reason this out” energy. 🧠✨
 

Try this exercise

Instructions: Complete each sentence with the correct compact -다 치면 form. Say the Korean line aloud, then open the Answer toggle to check the reasoning.
1. 가다 → 회의에 모두 ＿＿＿＿ 방이 필요해요.
[ga-da → hoe-ui-e mo-du ＿＿＿＿ bang-i pi-ryo-hae-yo]
If we suppose everyone goes to the meeting, we need a room. 🏢
Answer
간다 치면 — action verb, vowel stem + ㄴ다 치면.
2. 먹다 → 열 명이 ＿＿＿＿ 음식이 더 필요해요.
[meok-da → yeol myeong-i ＿＿＿＿ eum-si-gi deo pi-ryo-hae-yo]
If we suppose ten people eat, we need more food. 🍽️
Answer
먹는다 치면 — consonant stem + 는다 치면.
3. 맞다 → 그 설명이 ＿＿＿＿ 질문이 생겨요.
[mat-da → geu seol-myeong-i ＿＿＿＿ jil-mu-ni saeng-gyeo-yo]
If we suppose that explanation is right, a question arises. ❓
Answer
맞다 치면 — descriptive verb + 다 치면.
4. 사실 → 그 자료가 ＿＿＿＿ 결론을 다시 봐야 해요.
[sa-sil → geu ja-ryo-ga ＿＿＿＿ gyeol-lo-neul da-si bwa-ya hae-yo]
If we suppose that material is true, we need to review the conclusion. 📄
Answer
사실이다 치면 — noun + 이다 치면.
5. 오다 → 손님이 다 ＿＿＿＿ 의자가 부족해요.
[o-da → son-ni-mi da ＿＿＿＿ ui-ja-ga bu-jo-kae-yo]
If we suppose all the guests come, there are not enough chairs. 🪑
Answer
온다 치면.
6. 비싸다 → 가격이 ＿＿＿＿ 이유를 설명해야 해요.
[bi-ssa-da → ga-gyeo-gi ＿＿＿＿ i-yu-reul seol-myeong-hae-ya hae-yo]
If we suppose the price is expensive, we need to explain the reason. 💸
Answer
비싸다 치면.
7. ❌ 읽다 치면 → ✅ ＿＿＿＿
[ik-da chi-myeon → ＿＿＿＿]
Fix the action-verb form. 📖
Answer
읽는다 치면.
8. ❌ 학생다 치면 → ✅ ＿＿＿＿
[hak-saeng-da chi-myeon → ＿＿＿＿]
Fix the noun form. 🎓
Answer
학생이다 치면 or 학생이라고 치면.
9. 가능하다 → 그 방법이 ＿＿＿＿ 바로 시작해요.
[ga-neung-ha-da → geu bang-beo-bi ＿＿＿＿ ba-ro si-ja-kae-yo]
If we suppose that method is possible, let’s start right away. 🟢
Answer
가능하다 치면.
10. 살다 → 서울에 ＿＿＿＿ 비용이 많이 들어요.
[sal-da → seo-u-re ＿＿＿＿ bi-yong-i ma-ni deu-reo-yo]
If we suppose someone lives in Seoul, it costs a lot. 🏙️
Answer
산다 치면 — ㄹ drops before ㄴ다.
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Vocabulary Box
  • 가다 → to go
  • 회의 → meeting
  • 모두 → everyone/all
  • 방 → room
  • 필요하다 → to be necessary
  • 먹다 → to eat
  • 음식 → food
  • 맞다 → to be right
  • 설명 → explanation
  • 질문 → question
  • 사실 → fact/truth
  • 자료 → material/data
  • 결론 → conclusion
  • 오다 → to come
  • 손님 → guest
  • 의자 → chair
  • 부족하다 → to be insufficient
  • 비싸다 → to be expensive
  • 가격 → price
  • 가능하다 → to be possible
  • 방법 → method
  • 살다 → to live
  • 비용 → cost
Tip 💡 Ask: “What statement are we temporarily treating as true?”
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Want more reps? The Practice Hub below gives you a full hypothetical-reasoning workout. 🧠
 
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🎯 Practice Hub — Assuming a Hypothetical: -다 치면
 
Welcome to the hypothesis lab. 🧪 You’ll practice making compact assumptions with 간다 치면, 먹는다 치면, 맞다 치면, and 사실이다 치면, then reasoning from them without wobbling into the wrong neighboring grammar.
 
🔊 Audio reminder: Use
Korean Helper Widgets
Korean Helper Widgets whenever you want to hear a sentence aloud.
 
📝 Instructions: Fill each blank, say the completed sentence aloud, then open the Answer toggle. Focus on whether the blank needs an action form, descriptive form, or noun form.
 

Exercise 1 — Form Builder 🔧

A. 가다 → ＿＿＿＿ 치면
[ga-da → ＿＿＿＿ chi-myeon]
if we suppose someone goes ✈️
Answer
간다 치면 — vowel-stem action verb + ㄴ다 치면.
B. 오다 → ＿＿＿＿ 치면
[o-da → ＿＿＿＿ chi-myeon]
if we suppose someone comes 🚪
Answer
온다 치면.
C. 먹다 → ＿＿＿＿ 치면
[meok-da → ＿＿＿＿ chi-myeon]
if we suppose someone eats 🍽️
Answer
먹는다 치면.
D. 읽다 → ＿＿＿＿ 치면
[ik-da → ＿＿＿＿ chi-myeon]
if we suppose someone reads 📖
Answer
읽는다 치면.
E. 살다 → ＿＿＿＿ 치면
[sal-da → ＿＿＿＿ chi-myeon]
if we suppose someone lives 🏠
Answer
산다 치면 — ㄹ drops before ㄴ다.
F. 만들다 → ＿＿＿＿ 치면
[man-deul-da → ＿＿＿＿ chi-myeon]
if we suppose someone makes it 🛠️
Answer
만든다 치면 — ㄹ drops.
G. 맞다 → ＿＿＿＿ 치면
[mat-da → ＿＿＿＿ chi-myeon]
if we suppose it is right ✅
Answer
맞다 치면.
H. 비싸다 → ＿＿＿＿ 치면
[bi-ssa-da → ＿＿＿＿ chi-myeon]
if we suppose it is expensive 💸
Answer
비싸다 치면.
I. 사실 → ＿＿＿＿ 치면
[sa-sil → ＿＿＿＿ chi-myeon]
if we suppose it is true 🔍
Answer
사실이다 치면 / 사실이라고 치면.
J. 학생 → ＿＿＿＿ 치면
[hak-saeng → ＿＿＿＿ chi-myeon]
if we suppose someone is a student 🎓
Answer
학생이다 치면 / 학생이라고 치면.
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Vocabulary Box
  • 가다 → to go
  • 오다 → to come
  • 먹다 → to eat
  • 읽다 → to read
  • 살다 → to live
  • 만들다 → to make
  • 맞다 → to be right
  • 비싸다 → to be expensive
  • 사실 → fact/truth
  • 학생 → student
Tip 💡 Action verbs change shape; descriptive verbs keep 다; nouns need 이다 or 이라고.
 

Exercise 2 — Scenario Math 🧮

A. 회의가 한 시간 ＿＿＿＿ 점심 계획을 바꿔야 해요.
[hoe-ui-ga han si-gan ＿＿＿＿ jeom-sim gye-hoe-geul ba-kkwo-ya hae-yo]
If we suppose the meeting is delayed by one hour, we need to change the lunch plan. 🕐
Answer
늦어진다 치면 — 늦어지다 = to be delayed.
B. 손님이 모두 ＿＿＿＿ 의자가 부족해요.
[son-ni-mi mo-du ＿＿＿＿ ui-ja-ga bu-jo-kae-yo]
If we suppose all the guests come, there are not enough chairs. 🪑
Answer
온다 치면.
C. 열 명이 ＿＿＿＿ 음식이 더 필요해요.
[yeol myeong-i ＿＿＿＿ eum-si-gi deo pi-ryo-hae-yo]
If we suppose ten people eat, we need more food. 🍽️
Answer
먹는다 치면.
D. 서울에 ＿＿＿＿ 비용이 많이 들어요.
[seo-u-re ＿＿＿＿ bi-yong-i ma-ni deu-reo-yo]
If we suppose someone lives in Seoul, it costs a lot. 🏙️
Answer
산다 치면.
E. 보고서를 오늘 ＿＿＿＿ 시간이 부족해요.
[bo-go-seo-reul o-neul ＿＿＿＿ si-ga-ni bu-jo-kae-yo]
If we suppose we make the report today, there is not enough time. 📄
Answer
만든다 치면.
F. 자료를 다 ＿＿＿＿ 하루가 필요해요.
[ja-ryo-reul da ＿＿＿＿ ha-ru-ga pi-ryo-hae-yo]
If we suppose we read all the material, we need one day. 📚
Answer
읽는다 치면.
G. 가격이 ＿＿＿＿ 이유를 설명해야 해요.
[ga-gyeo-gi ＿＿＿＿ i-yu-reul seol-myeong-hae-ya hae-yo]
If we suppose the price is expensive, we need to explain the reason. 💸
Answer
비싸다 치면.
H. 그 방법이 ＿＿＿＿ 바로 시작해요.
[geu bang-beo-bi ＿＿＿＿ ba-ro si-ja-kae-yo]
If we suppose that method is possible, let’s start right away. 🟢
Answer
가능하다 치면.
I. 그 설명이 ＿＿＿＿ 다음 질문이 생겨요.
[geu seol-myeong-i ＿＿＿＿ da-eum jil-mu-ni saeng-gyeo-yo]
If we suppose that explanation is right, the next question arises. ❓
Answer
맞다 치면.
J. 그 자료가 ＿＿＿＿ 결론을 다시 봐야 해요.
[geu ja-ryo-ga ＿＿＿＿ gyeol-lo-neul da-si bwa-ya hae-yo]
If we suppose that material is true, we need to review the conclusion. 🔍
Answer
사실이다 치면 / 사실이라고 치면.
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Vocabulary Box
  • 회의 → meeting
  • 한 시간 → one hour
  • 늦어지다 → to be delayed
  • 점심 → lunch
  • 계획 → plan
  • 바꾸다 → to change
  • 손님 → guest
  • 모두 → all/everyone
  • 의자 → chair
  • 부족하다 → to be insufficient
  • 음식 → food
  • 살다 → to live
  • 비용 → cost
  • 보고서 → report
  • 자료 → material/data
  • 하루 → one day
  • 가격 → price
  • 이유 → reason
  • 방법 → method
  • 설명 → explanation
  • 질문 → question
  • 결론 → conclusion
Tip 💡 -다 치면 loves planning: “If this is true, what changes?”
 

Exercise 3 — Compact vs Fuller Form 🗣️

A. 내일 비가 ＿＿＿＿ 계획을 바꿔야 해요.
[nae-il bi-ga ＿＿＿＿ gye-hoe-geul ba-kkwo-ya hae-yo]
Assuming it rains tomorrow, we need to change the plan. 🌧️
Answer
온다 치면. Fuller: 온다고 치면.
B. 그 말이 ＿＿＿＿ 문제가 커져요.
[geu ma-ri ＿＿＿＿ mun-je-ga keo-jyeo-yo]
If we suppose that statement is right, the problem gets bigger. 🧩
Answer
맞다 치면. Fuller: 맞다고 치면.
C. 학생이 열 명 ＿＿＿＿ 교실이 작아요.
[hak-saeng-i yeol myeong ＿＿＿＿ gyo-si-ri ja-ga-yo]
If we suppose there are ten students, the classroom is small. 🎓
Answer
이다 치면 / 이라고 치면.
D. 일이 오늘 ＿＿＿＿ 내일은 쉬어도 돼요.
[i-ri o-neul ＿＿＿＿ nae-i-reun swi-eo-do dwae-yo]
If we suppose the work ends today, you may rest tomorrow. 🛌
Answer
끝난다 치면. Fuller: 끝난다고 치면.
E. 그 선택이 ＿＿＿＿ 이유를 말해 주세요.
[geu seon-tae-gi ＿＿＿＿ i-yu-reul ma-rae ju-se-yo]
If we suppose that choice is good, please tell me the reason. 🌟
Answer
좋다 치면. Fuller: 좋다고 치면.
F. 친구가 같이 ＿＿＿＿ 차가 필요해요.
[chin-gu-ga ga-chi ＿＿＿＿ cha-ga pi-ryo-hae-yo]
If we suppose a friend goes together, we need a car. 🚗
Answer
간다 치면. Fuller: 간다고 치면.
G. 자료가 모두 ＿＿＿＿ 확인을 다시 해요.
[ja-ryo-ga mo-du ＿＿＿＿ hwa-gi-neul da-si hae-yo]
If we suppose all the material is true, let’s check again. 📄
Answer
사실이다 치면 / 사실이라고 치면.
H. 그 사람이 ＿＿＿＿ 설명을 쉽게 해야 해요.
[geu sa-ra-mi ＿＿＿＿ seol-myeong-eul swip-ge hae-ya hae-yo]
If we suppose that person is a student, we need to explain it simply. 🎓
Answer
학생이다 치면 / 학생이라고 치면.
I. 비용을 회사가 ＿＿＿＿ 진행할 수 있어요.
[bi-yong-eul hoe-sa-ga ＿＿＿＿ jin-haeng-hal su i-sseo-yo]
If we suppose the company receives the cost, we can proceed. 🏢
Answer
받는다 치면. Fuller: 받는다고 치면.
J. 회의가 가능 ＿＿＿＿ 오늘 결정해요.
[hoe-ui-ga ga-neung ＿＿＿＿ o-neul gyeol-jeong-hae-yo]
If we suppose the meeting is possible, let’s decide today. 🟢
Answer
가능하다 치면. Fuller: 가능하다고 치면.
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Vocabulary Box
  • 내일 → tomorrow
  • 비가 오다 → to rain
  • 말 → statement/words
  • 문제 → problem
  • 커지다 → to get bigger
  • 학생 → student
  • 교실 → classroom
  • 작다 → to be small
  • 일 → work/matter
  • 끝나다 → to end
  • 쉬다 → to rest
  • 선택 → choice
  • 친구 → friend
  • 같이 → together
  • 차 → car
  • 확인 → confirmation/check
  • 사람 → person
  • 쉽게 → easily/simply
  • 회사 → company
  • 진행하다 → to proceed
  • 결정하다 → to decide
Tip 💡 Compact -다 치면 and fuller -다고 치면 often point to the same hypothesis, but the compact one feels punchier.
 

Exercise 4 — Choose the Right Neighbor 🧭

A. “If we suppose that statement is right...”
① 그 말이 맞다 치면...
② 그 말을 맞은 셈 치면...
[geu ma-ri mat-da chi-myeon]
Choose the sentence for hypothetical reasoning. 🧩
Answer
① — 맞다 치면 supposes a statement is true.
B. “Treat it as having learned something.”
① 배운 셈 치세요.
② 배운다 치면 하세요.
[bae-un sem chi-se-yo]
Choose the practical reframing sentence. 📚
Answer
① — 셈 치다 means to count/treat it as something.
C. “If you have time, come.”
① 시간이 있으면 오세요.
② 시간이 있다 치면 오세요.
[si-ga-ni i-sseu-myeon o-se-yo]
Choose the simple everyday condition. ⏰
Answer
① — use -(으)면 for a simple if/when condition.
D. “Even supposing it is expensive...”
① 비싸다 쳐도...
② 비싼 셈이에요...
[bi-ssa-da chyeo-do]
Choose the “even supposing” form. 💸
Answer
① — -다 쳐도 means “even supposing...” It is a sibling of -다 치면.
E. “It amounts to practice.”
① 연습하는 셈이에요.
② 연습한다 치면이에요.
[yeon-seu-pa-neun se-mi-e-yo]
Choose the summary/conclusion sentence. 🎤
Answer
① — 셈이다 means “it amounts to / practically is.”
F. “Suppose all guests come.”
① 손님이 다 온다 치면...
② 손님이 다 오는 셈 치고...
[son-ni-mi da on-da chi-myeon]
Choose scenario reasoning. 🚪
Answer
① — this sets a statement as true for planning.
G. “Treat the money as gone.”
① 돈은 없는 셈 치세요.
② 돈은 없다 치면 치세요.
[do-neun eom-neun sem chi-se-yo]
Choose the “treat it as” sentence. 💸
Answer
① — 없는 셈 치다 = treat it as gone.
H. “If we suppose that method is possible...”
① 그 방법이 가능하다 치면...
② 그 방법이 가능한 셈 치면...
[geu bang-beo-bi ga-neung-ha-da chi-myeon]
Choose the compact hypothesis. 🟢
Answer
① — descriptive verb + 다 치면.
I. “Pretend not to know.”
① 모르는 척하세요.
② 모른다 치면 하세요.
[mo-reu-neun cheo-ka-se-yo]
Choose the pretending sentence. 🎭
Answer
① — 척하다 = pretend/act as if.
J. “Assuming this is a mistake...”
① 이게 실수이다 치면...
② 이게 실수 셈이면...
[i-ge sil-su-i-da chi-myeon]
Choose the noun hypothesis. 🧾
Answer
① — noun + 이다 치면.
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Vocabulary Box
  • 그 말 → that statement
  • 맞다 → to be right
  • 배우다 → to learn
  • 시간 → time
  • 있다 → to exist/have
  • 비싸다 → to be expensive
  • 연습하다 → to practice
  • 손님 → guest
  • 오다 → to come
  • 돈 → money
  • 없다 → to not exist
  • 방법 → method
  • 가능하다 → to be possible
  • 모르다 → to not know
  • 실수 → mistake
Tip 💡 -다 치면 = “suppose the statement is true.” 셈 치다 = “treat it as something.”
 

Exercise 5 — Mixed Mastery + Pitfall Patrol 🛡️

A. ❌ 먹다 치면 → ✅ ＿＿＿＿
[meok-da chi-myeon → ＿＿＿＿]
Fix the action-verb form. 🍽️
Answer
먹는다 치면 — action verb with consonant stem + 는다 치면.
B. ❌ 가다 치면 → ✅ ＿＿＿＿
[ga-da chi-myeon → ＿＿＿＿]
Fix the vowel-stem action form. ✈️
Answer
간다 치면 — action verb with vowel stem + ㄴ다 치면.
C. ❌ 학생다 치면 → ✅ ＿＿＿＿
[hak-saeng-da chi-myeon → ＿＿＿＿]
Fix the noun form. 🎓
Answer
학생이다 치면 / 학생이라고 치면 — noun needs 이다 or 이라고.
D. ❌ 살는다 치면 → ✅ ＿＿＿＿
[sal-neun-da chi-myeon → ＿＿＿＿]
Fix the ㄹ-stem form. 🏠
Answer
산다 치면 — ㄹ drops before ㄴ다.
E. 그 설명이 맞다 치면 질문이 생겨요. means:
[geu seol-myeong-i mat-da chi-myeon jil-mu-ni saeng-gyeo-yo]
What is the hypothesis? ❓
Answer
The hypothesis is: the explanation is right. Then a question arises.
F. 손님이 다 온다 치면 의자가 부족해요. means:
[son-ni-mi da on-da chi-myeon ui-ja-ga bu-jo-kae-yo]
What changes in the plan? 🪑
Answer
Chairs become insufficient if all the guests come.
G. Choose the compact descriptive form:
① 좋다 치면
② 좋는다 치면
[jo-ta chi-myeon]
Which is natural? 🌟
Answer
① 좋다 치면 — descriptive verb + 다 치면.
H. Choose the action form:
① 받는다 치면
② 받다 치면
[ban-neun-da chi-myeon]
Which is natural? 📦
Answer
① 받는다 치면 — action verb with consonant stem + 는다 치면.
I. Choose the noun form:
① 실수이다 치면
② 실수다 치면
[sil-su-i-da chi-myeon]
Which form is safer for learners? 🧾
Answer
① 실수이다 치면 — safest learner form. 실수라고 치면 is also natural.
J. -다 치면 is strongest when:
[-da chi-myeon]
What kind of sentence does it help build? 🧠
Answer
A reasoning sentence — you treat a statement as true, then calculate, compare, decide, or debate from it.
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Vocabulary Box
  • 먹다 → to eat
  • 가다 → to go
  • 학생 → student
  • 살다 → to live
  • 설명 → explanation
  • 맞다 → to be right
  • 질문 → question
  • 생기다 → to arise/come up
  • 손님 → guest
  • 오다 → to come
  • 의자 → chair
  • 부족하다 → to be insufficient
  • 좋다 → to be good
  • 받다 → to receive
  • 실수 → mistake
  • 계산하다 → to calculate
  • 비교하다 → to compare
  • 결정하다 → to decide
Tip 💡 Pitfall patrol: action verbs need ㄴ다/는다, nouns need 이다/이라고, and simple “if” often just needs -(으)면.
 
🎉 Hypothesis handled! You can now put a scenario on the table with 간다 치면, 먹는다 치면, 맞다 치면, and 사실이다 치면 — then reason like a tiny Korean courtroom lawyer with excellent stationery. 🧠🖊️