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Double Negation (Strong Positive): -(으)ㄴ/는 법이다

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Instructions: Complete each sentence with the most natural 법이다 form. Focus on whether the blank needs an action verb form, descriptive verb form, noun form, or negative principle.
  1. 사람은 어려운 일을 겪으며 성장＿＿＿＿.
(People grow while going through difficult things. 🌱)
Answer
하는 법이다 — 성장하다 (to grow) is an action verb, so use -는 법이다.
  1. 처음 배우는 기술은 누구에게나 어색＿＿＿＿.
(A skill learned for the first time is awkward for everyone. 🛠️)
Answer
한 법이다 — 어색하다 (to be awkward) is descriptive, so use -ㄴ 법이다.
  1. 중요한 선택에는 시간이 필요＿＿＿＿.
(Important choices naturally need time. ⏳)
Answer
한 법이다 — 필요하다 (to be necessary) is descriptive.
  1. 좋은 글은 여러 번 고쳐 쓰＿＿＿＿.
(Good writing is usually rewritten many times. ✍️)
Answer
는 법이다 — 고쳐 쓰다 (to rewrite) is an action verb.
  1. 변화는 늘 불편함을 동반＿＿＿＿.
(Change usually comes with discomfort. 🌀)
Answer
하는 법이다 — 동반하다 (to accompany) is an action verb.
  1. 새로운 환경은 처음에 낯설＿＿＿＿.
(A new environment naturally feels unfamiliar at first. 🏙️)
Answer
은 법이다 — 낯설다 (to be unfamiliar) drops ㄹ before 은: 낯선 법이다. With the prompt stem 낯설, the completed form is 낯선 법이다.
  1. 과정은 때로 느린 ＿＿＿＿.
(A process is sometimes slow by nature. 🐢)
Answer
법이다 — 느리다 (to be slow) already appears as 느린, so add 법이다.
  1. 진심 없는 사과는 마음을 움직이는 ＿＿＿＿.
(An insincere apology does not move people’s hearts. 💔)
Answer
법이 아니다 — use the negative principle form: “that is not how it works.”
  1. 긴 논쟁 뒤에는 감정이 남＿＿＿＿.
(After a long argument, emotions tend to remain. 🌫️)
Answer
는 법이다 — 남다 (to remain) is an action verb.
  1. 큰 책임에는 부담이 따르＿＿＿＿.
(Big responsibility naturally comes with pressure. 🎒)
Answer
는 법이다 — 따르다 (to follow/accompany) is an action verb.
Vocabulary + Tips 📚
  • 성장하다 → to grow
  • 어색하다 → to be awkward
  • 필요하다 → to be necessary
  • 고쳐 쓰다 → to rewrite
  • 동반하다 → to accompany
  • 낯설다 → to be unfamiliar
  • 과정 → process
  • 진심 없는 사과 → insincere apology
  • 논쟁 → argument/debate
  • 부담 → pressure/burden
Tips 💡
  • Action verb? Think -는 법이다.
  • Descriptive verb? Think -(으)ㄴ 법이다.
  • Already noun-modified? Add 법이다.
  • Need “not how things work”? Use 법이 아니다.
  • ❌ 행복은 돈인 법이다. → ✅ 행복은 돈만으로 결정되는 법이 아니다. (The pattern can express principles, but the idea still needs nuance.)
  • ❌ 저는 어제 늦는 법이었다. → ✅ 준비가 부족하면 늦는 법이다. (Avoid using it for a single personal past event.)
  • ❌ 커피가 뜨거운 법이다. → ✅ 막 내린 커피는 뜨거운 법이다. (Give a natural general condition: freshly brewed coffee.)
  • ❌ 오늘 회의는 긴 법이다. → ✅ 중요한 회의는 길어지는 법이다. (Use it for general tendencies, not one meeting today.)

⚠️ Pitfalls to Dodge

  • 원래 그렇다 (that is originally/normally so): more conversational and blunt.
  • 당연하다 (to be natural/obvious): an adjective, not the same sentence pattern.
  • -게 마련이다 (naturally ends up / is bound to): similar inevitability, often used with descriptive or result-like statements.
  • -기 마련이다 (is bound to / inevitably tends to): often stronger inevitability than -(으)ㄴ/는 법이다.

🪞 Synonym Alert

Forms and usage were cross-checked against Korean reference material from 국립국어원 / korean.go.kr, including the role of noun-modifying endings before nouns and the dictionary sense of 법 as “method, way, principle, or rule.”

📚 Cross-check note

  • Past reflection with action verbs: 처음에는 누구나 실수하는 법이다 (At first, everyone naturally makes mistakes.) is usually smoother than trying to force a past form.
  • Noun: 과정 → 과정인 법이다 (process → it is the nature of a process)
  • Descriptive verb without final consonant: 크다 → 큰 법이다 (to be big → tends to be big)
  • Descriptive verb with final consonant: 작다 → 작은 법이다 (to be small → tends to be small)
  • Action verb past/completed idea: 겪다 → 겪은 법이다 is possible only when the meaning truly points to a completed experience, but the general present 겪는 법이다 is more common for broad truths. (to experience)
  • Action verb present/general: 가다 → 가는 법이다 (to go → it is natural to go / one tends to go)
Attach the noun-modifying form before 법이다:

🧩 General Formation Rule

  • 🌱 새로운 습관은 처음에 어색한 법이다.
      • (New habits are naturally awkward at first.)
      습관 means “habit,” and 어색하다 means “to be awkward.”
  • 🕰️ 중요한 결정일수록 시간이 필요한 법이다.
      • (The more important the decision is, the more time it naturally needs.)
      -일수록 means “the more it is…,” and 필요하다 means “to be necessary.”
  • 🧗 사람은 실패를 겪으며 단단해지는 법이다.
      • (People tend to become stronger as they go through failure.)
      겪다 means “to experience,” and 단단해지다 means “to become stronger/firm.”

🛠️ How They Work in a Sentence

  • 법이 아니다 → “that is not how things work / it is not proper.” This can sound corrective or moralizing, so use it carefully.
  • 그런 법이다 → “that is how it is / that is the way things go.” Use this when the situation has already been named.
  • 명사 + 인 법이다 → noun + “it is the nature of being…”
      • Example pattern: 과정인 법이다 (it is the nature of a process)
  • 형용사 + -(으)ㄴ 법이다 → descriptive verb + “it tends to be…”
      • Example pattern: 어려운 법이다 (it is naturally difficult / it tends to be difficult)
  • 동사 + -는 법이다 → action verb + “it is the way/tendency that…”
      • Example pattern: 배우는 법이다 (one tends to learn / it is natural to learn)

🎨 The Core 법이다 Family

Because the tone is broad and principle-like, the subject is often general: 사람 (people), 사회 (society), 시간 (time), 노력 (effort), 변화 (change), or 실수 (mistakes).
-(으)ㄴ/는 법이다 is useful for advice, essays, speeches, reflective writing, and TOPIK-style explanations. It can sound like “naturally,” “inevitably,” “as a rule,” or “that’s how it goes.”
법 means “law, method, way, or principle.” In this grammar, it does not mean a courtroom law only. It points to the way things generally work: a repeated pattern, a natural outcome, or a truth that feels bigger than one case.

🌈 The Big Picture

Use Korean Helper Widgets as your pronunciation sidekick 🎧. Type any Korean word or full sentence from this lesson into the widget to hear it read aloud, especially longer lines like 사람은 실수를 통해 성장하는 법이다 (People grow through mistakes).

🎧 Iru Helper Note

  • 🚨 It sounds formal, reflective, or proverbial, so avoid using it for tiny one-time facts like “I bought coffee today.”
  • 🧩 Use -는 법이다 after action verbs, -(으)ㄴ 법이다 after descriptive verbs, and 인 법이다 after nouns. (These are noun-modifying forms before 법, “principle/way.”)
  • ⚖️ -(으)ㄴ/는 법이다 frames something as a natural rule, tendency, or principle. (It is the way things are / it tends to be so.)

TL;DR 🦄

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This pattern is not the same as -(으)ㄹ 수 없는 것은 아니다 (it is not impossible to…). Here, 법 means “way, principle, nature.”
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Use it when you want the sentence to sound thoughtful, proverbial, or principle-based — not when you are reporting one random event.
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Formal Counterweight Alert: -(으)ㄴ/는 법이다 often makes a confident general truth: “that is how things tend to be,” “it is natural that…,” or “it is bound to…”

TL;DR 🦄

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Quick feel: -(으)ㄴ/는 법이다 turns one case into a general rule: “that’s how things naturally go,” “it’s bound to happen,” or “that’s the way it is.”
⚖️
Advanced nuance: This pattern sounds proverb-like, explanatory, and a little authoritative. It is great for life lessons, social truths, predictable outcomes, and strong generalizations.

🎧 Iru Helper Note

Use Korean Helper Widgets whenever a sentence feels slippery. Type any Korean word or full sentence into the widget to hear it read aloud and check the rhythm before you practice speaking.

🌈 The Big Picture

법 literally means “law,” “rule,” or “way.” In -(으)ㄴ/는 법이다, it does not usually mean a legal law. It means something like “that is the rule of how things work.”
This grammar is useful when you want to sound reflective, wise, or matter-of-fact: people make mistakes, effort pays off, rumors spread, habits change, and rushed work causes trouble.
It is not for one tiny personal event. It turns a sentence into a broader lesson: “This tends to be true,” “This is what naturally happens,” or “That’s just how it goes.”

🎨 The Core 법이다 Family

  • 동사 stem + 는 법이다 → action verbs: “it is natural/bound to do”
    • 실수하다 → 실수하는 법이다 (to make mistakes → people naturally make mistakes)
  • 형용사 stem + (으)ㄴ 법이다 → adjectives/descriptive verbs: “it is naturally/usually adjective”
    • 크다 → 큰 법이다 (to be big → is naturally big)
    • 작다 → 작은 법이다 (to be small → is naturally small)
  • 있다/없다 + 는 법이다 → existence expressions commonly use 있는 법이다 / 없는 법이다
    • 예외가 있다 → 예외가 있는 법이다 (there are exceptions → exceptions are to be expected)
  • Common sentence companions:
    • 원래 → originally, by nature
    • 누구나 → everyone
    • 시간이 지나면 → when time passes
    • -수록 → the more…
    • 아무리 -아/어도 → no matter how…

🛠️ How They Work in a Sentence

  • 🧑‍🔧 처음 배우는 사람은 누구나 실수하는 법이다.
      • Everyone learning for the first time naturally makes mistakes.
      누구나 means “everyone,” and 실수하다 means “to make a mistake.” The grammar makes this sound reassuring and general.
  • ⏳ 시간이 지나면 복잡한 문제도 단순해지는 법이다.
      • When time passes, even complicated problems tend to become simpler.
      시간이 지나면 gives the “when time passes” frame, and 단순해지다 means “to become simple.”
  • 📣 소문은 말이 많을수록 커지는 법이다.
      • Rumors naturally grow bigger the more people talk.
      -수록 means “the more…,” and 커지다 means “to grow bigger.”

🧩 General Formation Rule

Use the modifier form before 법이다.
Predicate type
Pattern
Example
Action verb
-는 법이다
배우다 → 배우는 법이다 (to learn → it is natural to learn / one learns)
Adjective ending in consonant
-은 법이다
깊다 → 깊은 법이다 (to be deep → is naturally deep)
Adjective ending in vowel
-ㄴ 법이다
바쁘다 → 바쁜 법이다 (to be busy → is naturally busy)
있다/없다
-는 법이다
없는 법이다 (there naturally is not / one should not expect there to be)

📚 Cross-check note

The meaning and formation of A-(으)ㄴ/V-는 법이다 were cross-checked against korean.go.kr / Korean Basic Dictionary-style descriptions: it marks something as already set, natural, reasonable, or generally inevitable.

🪞 Synonym Alert

  • -기 마련이다 → “is bound to / is sure to”; a close synonym, often focused on inevitability.
  • -게 마련이다 → “ends up / is bound to become”; often emphasizes the resulting state.
  • -(으)ㄴ/는 법이다 → often feels more like a rule, principle, proverb, or calm explanation.
  • 당연하다 → “to be natural/obvious”; this is an adjective, not the same sentence-ending pattern.

⚠️ Pitfalls to Dodge

  • ❌ 오늘만 비가 오는 법이다. → ✅ 장마철에는 비가 자주 오는 법이다. (Use it for general tendencies, not one isolated event.)
  • ❌ 저는 지금 점심을 먹는 법이에요. → ✅ 바쁘면 식사를 대충 하는 법이에요. (It does not simply mean “I am doing.”)
  • ❌ 행복한 법이다 for a random personal feeling → ✅ 기대가 크면 실망도 큰 법이다. (It works best with broad truths.)
  • ❌ Treating 법 as “method” here → ✅ Read it as “principle/rule of how things go.”
  • ❌ Using it in casual tiny chat too often → ✅ Save it for reflective, explanatory, or proverb-like comments.
  • ❌ Overusing it in every casual sentence → ✅ Save it for advice, reflection, patterns, or emphatic judgment. Too much wisdom-sauce can drown the noodles. 🍜
  • ❌ Overusing it in casual texting → ✅ Save it for advice, reflection, explanation, or polished speech.
  • ❌ 법이다 = “legal statute” every time → ✅ Here it often means “way/principle/nature.” (Think wisdom voice, not courthouse voice.)
Nice work — this grammar gives your Korean a calm, essay-ready “life has patterns” energy ⚖️🌿.
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Instructions: Complete each sentence with the correct 법이다 form. Focus on whether the predicate before the blank is an action verb, adjective, or 있다/없다 expression.
  1. 새로운 환경에서는 누구나 긴장＿＿＿＿.
In a new environment, everyone naturally gets nervous. 🏙️
Answer
하는 법이다 — 긴장하다 is an action verb, so use -는 법이다.
  1. 오래 기다린 소식일수록 더 반가＿＿＿＿.
The longer-awaited the news is, the more welcome it naturally feels. 💌
Answer
운 법이다 — 반갑다 is a ㅂ-irregular adjective: 반가운.
  1. 계획이 자세할수록 실행이 쉬워＿＿＿＿.
The more detailed the plan is, the easier execution naturally becomes. 📋
Answer
지는 법이다 — 쉬워지다 is an action-style change verb, so use -는 법이다.
  1. 말을 아끼면 오해도 줄어＿＿＿＿.
If you choose your words carefully, misunderstandings naturally decrease. 🤐
Answer
드는 법이다 — 줄어들다 is an action verb meaning “to decrease.”
  1. 경험이 쌓이면 판단이 더 깊＿＿＿＿.
When experience builds up, judgment naturally becomes deeper. 🧭
Answer
은 법이다 — 깊다 is an adjective ending in a consonant, so use -은 법이다.
  1. 인기가 많으면 비판도 있＿＿＿＿.
If something is popular, criticism is also to be expected. 🎤
Answer
는 법이다 — 있다 commonly takes -는 법이다.
  1. 소통이 부족하면 작은 문제도 커＿＿＿＿.
When communication is lacking, even small problems naturally grow. 📡
Answer
지는 법이다 — 커지다 means “to grow bigger” and uses -는 법이다.
  1. 기준이 분명하면 결정이 빠르＿＿＿＿.
When the standards are clear, decisions naturally become quick. ⚖️
Answer
ㄴ 법이다 — 빠르다 becomes 빠른 before 법이다.
  1. 무리해서 달리면 금방 지치＿＿＿＿.
If you run too hard, you naturally get tired quickly. 🏃
Answer
는 법이다 — 지치다 is an action verb meaning “to get tired.”
  1. 책임이 클수록 말은 신중하＿＿＿＿.
The bigger the responsibility, the more careful words naturally are. 🗣️
Answer
ㄴ 법이다 — 신중하다 becomes 신중한.
Mini vocabulary + tips 🧰
  • 긴장하다 → to get nervous
  • 반갑다 → to be welcome/glad
  • 실행 → execution, carrying out
  • 말을 아끼다 → to speak sparingly / choose words carefully
  • 판단 → judgment
  • 비판 → criticism
  • 소통 → communication
  • 기준 → standard, criterion
  • 무리하다 → to overdo it
  • 신중하다 → to be careful/prudent
Tip 💡 If the word before the blank describes an action or change, expect -는 법이다. If it describes a quality, expect -(으)ㄴ 법이다.
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Welcome to the Practice Hub for -(으)ㄴ/는 법이다. You’ll practice turning everyday observations into polished general truths, from human habits to predictable outcomes and wise little life rules. Think of it as grammar with a tiny judge’s gavel: calm, firm, and surprisingly useful. ⚖️📜
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📝 Instructions: Fill each blank with the best form connected to 법이다. Read the English line for meaning, then check the Answer toggle for the form and why it works.

Exercise 1 — Action Verbs Become General Rules ⚙️

A. 압박을 받으면 사람은 본심을 드러내＿＿＿＿.
Under pressure, people naturally reveal their true feelings. 🧠
Answer
는 법이다 — 드러내다 is an action verb.
B. 기회를 놓치면 후회가 남＿＿＿＿.
When you miss an opportunity, regret naturally remains. 😭
Answer
는 법이다 — 남다 is an action/existence-style verb meaning “to remain.”
C. 자료를 확인하지 않으면 오류가 생기＿＿＿＿.
If you do not check the data, errors naturally arise. 📊
Answer
는 법이다 — 생기다 is an action verb meaning “to occur/arise.”
D. 마음을 닫으면 조언도 들리지 않＿＿＿＿.
If you close your mind, even advice naturally does not get heard. 🔒
Answer
는 법이다 — 않다 follows the verb modifier pattern here.
E. 관심을 주면 아이디어도 자라＿＿＿＿.
When you give attention, ideas naturally grow. 🌱
Answer
는 법이다 — 자라다 is an action verb.
F. 기록을 남기면 나중에 도움이 되＿＿＿＿.
If you leave records, they naturally become helpful later. 🗂️
Answer
는 법이다 — 도움이 되다 works as an action-style predicate.
G. 서로 양보하면 갈등이 풀리＿＿＿＿.
If people yield to each other, conflict naturally gets resolved. 🤝
Answer
는 법이다 — 풀리다 is a verb meaning “to be resolved.”
H. 준비 없이 나서면 당황하＿＿＿＿.
If you step forward without preparation, you naturally panic. 🎤
Answer
는 법이다 — 당황하다 is an action verb.
I. 습관을 바꾸려면 시간이 걸리＿＿＿＿.
If you try to change a habit, time naturally takes. ⏰
Answer
는 법이다 — 시간이 걸리다 means “to take time.”
J. 경청하면 상대의 의도가 보이＿＿＿＿.
If you listen carefully, the other person’s intention naturally becomes visible. 👂
Answer
는 법이다 — 보이다 is a verb meaning “to be seen / become visible.”
Vocabulary hub ⚙️
  • 압박 → pressure
  • 본심 → true feelings
  • 기회 → opportunity
  • 오류 → error
  • 조언 → advice
  • 관심 → attention
  • 기록 → record
  • 양보하다 → to yield, compromise
  • 갈등 → conflict
  • 경청하다 → to listen attentively
Tip 💡 Action verbs almost always move into -는 법이다, even when the English translation sounds abstract.

Exercise 2 — Adjectives Make Proverb-Like Descriptions 🎨

A. 기대가 지나치면 실망도 크＿＿＿＿.
When expectations are excessive, disappointment is naturally big too. 🎈
Answer
ㄴ 법이다 — 크다 becomes 큰.
B. 근거가 약하면 설득력도 약＿＿＿＿.
When the basis is weak, persuasive power is naturally weak too. 🧾
Answer
한 법이다 — 약하다 becomes 약한.
C. 목표가 선명하면 선택도 분명하＿＿＿＿.
When the goal is vivid, choices naturally become clear too. 🎯
Answer
ㄴ 법이다 — 분명하다 becomes 분명한.
D. 관계가 오래될수록 침묵도 편하＿＿＿＿.
The longer a relationship lasts, the more comfortable even silence naturally is. ☕
Answer
ㄴ 법이다 — 편하다 becomes 편한.
E. 책임이 무거우면 결정도 어려＿＿＿＿.
When responsibility is heavy, decisions are naturally difficult too. 🪨
Answer
운 법이다 — 어렵다 is a ㅂ-irregular adjective: 어려운 법이다.
F. 표현이 간결하면 메시지도 강하＿＿＿＿.
When expression is concise, the message is naturally strong too. 🪶
Answer
ㄴ 법이다 — 강하다 becomes 강한.
G. 비교 대상이 많으면 기준도 복잡하＿＿＿＿.
When there are many comparison targets, the standard is naturally complicated too. 🧩
Answer
ㄴ 법이다 — 복잡하다 becomes 복잡한.
H. 감정이 앞서면 말투도 날카로＿＿＿＿.
When emotion comes first, tone naturally becomes sharp too. 🗡️
Answer
운 법이다 — The full form is 날카로운 법이다; ㅂ changes to 우 before ㄴ.
I. 정보가 부족하면 판단도 조심스러＿＿＿＿.
When information is insufficient, judgment is naturally cautious too. 🔍
Answer
운 법이다 — The full form is 조심스러운 법이다.
J. 경험이 풍부하면 시야도 넓＿＿＿＿.
When experience is rich, perspective is naturally broad too. 🌄
Answer
은 법이다 — 넓다 becomes 넓은 법이다.
Vocabulary hub 🎨
  • 기대 → expectation
  • 지나치다 → to be excessive
  • 근거 → basis, evidence
  • 설득력 → persuasive power
  • 선명하다 → to be vivid/clear
  • 침묵 → silence
  • 간결하다 → to be concise
  • 비교 대상 → comparison target
  • 말투 → tone of speech
  • 시야 → perspective, field of view
Tip 💡 With adjectives, check the final sound carefully: vowel-ending adjectives take ㄴ, consonant-ending adjectives take 은, and some adjectives reshape first.

Exercise 3 — Condition Frames + 법이다 🌦️

A. 서두르면 중요한 단서를 놓치＿＿＿＿.
If you rush, you naturally miss important clues. 🕵️
Answer
는 법이다 — 놓치다 is an action verb.
B. 대화가 길어지면 핵심이 흐려지＿＿＿＿.
When a conversation grows long, the main point naturally becomes blurred. 💬
Answer
는 법이다 — 흐려지다 is a change verb.
C. 준비가 탄탄하면 자신감도 생기＿＿＿＿.
When preparation is solid, confidence naturally appears too. 🧱
Answer
는 법이다 — 생기다 uses -는 법이다.
D. 감사를 자주 표현하면 관계가 따뜻해지＿＿＿＿.
When you express gratitude often, relationships naturally become warmer. 🙏
Answer
는 법이다 — 따뜻해지다 is a change verb.
E. 규칙을 자꾸 바꾸면 신뢰가 흔들리＿＿＿＿.
If you keep changing the rules, trust naturally shakes. 📏
Answer
는 법이다 — 흔들리다 is a verb.
F. 목소리를 낮추면 분위기도 차분해지＿＿＿＿.
If you lower your voice, the atmosphere naturally becomes calmer too. 🕯️
Answer
는 법이다 — 차분해지다 is a change verb.
G. 경계를 분명히 하면 오해가 줄＿＿＿＿.
If you make boundaries clear, misunderstandings naturally decrease. 🚧
Answer
어드는 법이다 — The natural full verb is 줄어드는 법이다.
H. 질문이 구체적이면 답변도 정확하＿＿＿＿.
When the question is specific, the answer is naturally accurate too. ❓
Answer
ㄴ 법이다 — 정확하다 becomes 정확한 법이다.
I. 피드백이 늦으면 효과가 약해지＿＿＿＿.
When feedback is late, its effect naturally weakens. 📝
Answer
는 법이다 — 약해지다 is a change verb.
J. 목적이 흐리면 과정도 산만하＿＿＿＿.
When the purpose is unclear, the process is naturally scattered too. 🌀
Answer
ㄴ 법이다 — 산만하다 becomes 산만한 법이다.
Vocabulary hub 🌦️
  • 서두르다 → to rush
  • 단서 → clue
  • 핵심 → main point
  • 탄탄하다 → to be solid
  • 자신감 → confidence
  • 감사 → gratitude
  • 신뢰 → trust
  • 분위기 → atmosphere
  • 경계 → boundary
  • 구체적이다 → to be specific
Tip 💡 Conditional frames like -면 make 법이다 sound especially natural because they describe repeatable cause-and-result patterns.

Exercise 4 — Choosing the Right Nuance 🪞

A. 원래 큰 변화 앞에서는 불안이 따르＿＿＿＿.
Anxiety naturally follows before a major change. 🌉
Answer
는 법이다 — 따르다 is a verb, and 원래 strengthens the “by nature” feel.
B. 아무리 익숙한 일도 방심하면 틀리＿＿＿＿.
No matter how familiar the task is, if you get careless, mistakes naturally happen. 🧯
Answer
는 법이다 — 틀리다 is a verb meaning “to be wrong / make a mistake.”
C. 노력이 꾸준하면 결과는 늦게라도 나오＿＿＿＿.
If effort is steady, results naturally come out eventually. 🐢
Answer
는 법이다 — 나오다 is an action verb.
D. 사람은 칭찬보다 상처를 오래 기억하＿＿＿＿.
People naturally remember wounds longer than praise. 🩹
Answer
는 법이다 — 기억하다 is an action verb.
E. 논리가 단단하면 반박도 쉽지 않＿＿＿＿.
When logic is solid, rebuttal is naturally not easy. 🧠
Answer
은 법이다 — The full phrase is 쉽지 않은 법이다.
F. 마감이 가까우면 집중력이 높아지＿＿＿＿.
When a deadline is near, focus naturally rises. ⏳
Answer
는 법이다 — 높아지다 is a change verb.
G. 말이 부드러우면 거절도 덜 아프＿＿＿＿.
When words are gentle, even refusal naturally hurts less. 🧈
Answer
ㄴ 법이다 — The full form is 아픈 법이다.
H. 성공이 빠르면 부담도 빨리 커지＿＿＿＿.
When success comes quickly, pressure naturally grows quickly too. 🚀
Answer
는 법이다 — 커지다 is a change verb.
I. 기준이 없으면 평가가 흔들리＿＿＿＿.
When there is no standard, evaluation naturally wavers. 🧭
Answer
는 법이다 — 흔들리다 is a verb.
J. 배려가 쌓이면 신뢰도 깊어지＿＿＿＿.
When consideration accumulates, trust naturally deepens too. 🤲
Answer
는 법이다 — 깊어지다 is a change verb.
Vocabulary hub 🪞
  • 원래 → by nature, originally
  • 변화 → change
  • 불안 → anxiety
  • 익숙하다 → to be familiar
  • 방심하다 → to let one’s guard down
  • 꾸준하다 → to be steady
  • 상처 → wound, hurt
  • 반박 → rebuttal
  • 거절 → refusal
  • 배려 → consideration
Tip 💡 Words like 원래, 아무리, and -라도 help the sentence sound like a wider principle, not a one-time diary entry.

Exercise 5 — Mixed Mastery + Pitfall Patrol 🛡️

A. 오늘 회의가 길어지는 법이다 → Better: 회의가 길어지면 결론이 흐려＿＿＿＿.
When meetings get long, the conclusion naturally becomes unclear. 🧾
Answer
지는 법이다 — The improved sentence states a general tendency, not just “today.”
B. 저는 커피를 마시는 법이에요 → Better: 피곤하면 카페인을 찾＿＿＿＿.
When people are tired, they naturally look for caffeine. ☕
Answer
는 법이다 — This pattern is not ordinary present tense; the better sentence expresses a general rule.
C. 값이 너무 낮으면 품질을 의심하＿＿＿＿.
If the price is too low, people naturally doubt the quality. 🏷️
Answer
는 법이다 — 의심하다 is an action verb.
D. 말보다 행동이 꾸준하면 믿음이 생기＿＿＿＿.
When actions are steadier than words, belief naturally forms. 🚶
Answer
는 법이다 — 생기다 is a verb.
E. 새로운 도구는 처음에 낯＿＿＿＿.
New tools are naturally unfamiliar at first. 🧰
Answer
선 법이다 — The full form is 낯선 법이다; use the adjective modifier before 법이다.
F. 비밀이 많으면 의심도 많아지＿＿＿＿.
When there are many secrets, suspicion naturally increases too. 🗝️
Answer
는 법이다 — 많아지다 is a change verb.
G. 선택지가 지나치게 많으면 결정이 느리＿＿＿＿.
When there are too many choices, decisions are naturally slow. 🛒
Answer
ㄴ 법이다 — The full form is 느린 법이다.
H. 약속을 자주 어기면 평판이 나빠지＿＿＿＿.
If you often break promises, your reputation naturally worsens. 🤞
Answer
는 법이다 — 나빠지다 is a change verb.
I. 겉모습만 보면 본질을 놓치＿＿＿＿.
If you look only at the surface, you naturally miss the essence. 🎭
Answer
는 법이다 — 놓치다 is an action verb.
J. 연습이 반복되면 어색함도 사라지＿＿＿＿.
When practice is repeated, awkwardness naturally disappears too. 🔁
Answer
는 법이다 — 사라지다 is a verb meaning “to disappear.”
Vocabulary hub 🛡️
  • 회의 → meeting
  • 결론 → conclusion
  • 카페인 → caffeine
  • 품질 → quality
  • 믿음 → belief, trust
  • 낯설다 → to be unfamiliar
  • 비밀 → secret
  • 선택지 → option, choice
  • 평판 → reputation
  • 본질 → essence
  • 어색함 → awkwardness
Tip 💡 If a sentence only describes “today,” “right now,” or “my current action,” reshape it into a broader truth before using 법이다.
Reference corner 📚
  • -는 법이다 → action verbs and change verbs
  • -(으)ㄴ 법이다 → adjectives/descriptive verbs
  • 있는 법이다 / 없는 법이다 → expected existence or non-existence
  • 원래, 누구나, -면, and -수록 often make the “general truth” feel stronger.
Great work — now you can turn ordinary observations into polished Korean wisdom. 작은 문장도 잘 다듬으면 깊어지는 법이다! 📜✨
작은 문장도 잘 다듬으면 깊어지는 법이다! (Even a small sentence naturally becomes deeper when it is polished well!)
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🎯 Practice Hub — Double Negation and Strong Positive: -(으)ㄴ/는 법이다
Welcome to the 법이다 gym, where ordinary sentences put on a philosopher cape. 🦸 You’ll practice general truths, reliable “never” meanings, and the dramatic double-negative pattern that makes a positive feel unavoidable.
🔊 Audio reminder
Use Korean Helper Widgets to listen to each sentence, especially the longer double-negative ones. Your ears deserve snacks too. 🎧🍪
📝 Instructions:
Fill each blank with the best form. Read the English meaning first, choose the Korean ending that matches the nuance, then check the answer toggle.

Exercise 1 — General Truths with -는 법이다 / -(으)ㄴ 법이다 🌱

A. 새로운 환경에서는 누구나 조심스러워지는 ＿＿＿＿.
In a new environment, everyone naturally becomes cautious. 🌿
Answer
법이다 — 조심스러워지다 is an action-like change verb, so 조심스러워지는 법이다.
B. 오래 묵은 오해는 풀기 어려운 ＿＿＿＿.
An old misunderstanding is naturally hard to resolve. 🧵
Answer
법이다 — 어렵다 becomes 어려운 법이다.
C. 책임이 커지면 말도 신중해지는 ＿＿＿＿.
When responsibility grows, one’s words naturally become careful too. 🗣️
Answer
법이다 — This presents a broad life pattern.
D. 급하게 내린 판단은 나중에 흔들리는 ＿＿＿＿.
A rushed judgment naturally wavers later. 🌪️
Answer
법이다 — 흔들리는 법이다 gives reflective generalization.
E. 처음 맡은 역할은 누구에게나 낯선 ＿＿＿＿.
A role taken on for the first time is naturally unfamiliar to anyone. 🎭
Answer
법이다 — 낯설다 becomes 낯선 법이다.
F. 감정을 오래 숨기면 표정에 드러나는 ＿＿＿＿.
If you hide feelings for a long time, they naturally show on your face. 😶
Answer
법이다 — 드러나는 법이다 means “tends to show.”
G. 연습이 부족하면 목소리가 떨리는 ＿＿＿＿.
If practice is lacking, the voice naturally trembles. 🎙️
Answer
법이다 — This states a normal cause-and-result pattern.
H. 사람의 마음은 상황에 따라 달라지는 ＿＿＿＿.
People’s hearts naturally change depending on the situation. 🧭
Answer
법이다 — 달라지는 법이다 fits general change.
I. 천천히 쌓은 실력은 오래가는 ＿＿＿＿.
Skill built slowly naturally lasts long. 🧱
Answer
법이다 — The sentence expresses a principle about effort and skill.
J. 소중한 관계일수록 작은 배려가 중요한 ＿＿＿＿.
The more precious the relationship, the more small consideration naturally matters. 💌
Answer
법이다 — 중요하다 becomes 중요한 법이다.
Vocabulary hub 🌱
  • 환경 → environment
  • 조심스러워지다 → to become cautious
  • 오해 → misunderstanding
  • 책임 → responsibility
  • 판단 → judgment
  • 낯설다 → to be unfamiliar
  • 드러나다 → to be revealed/show
  • 떨리다 → to tremble
  • 상황 → situation
  • 배려 → consideration
Tip 💡 If the sentence sounds like “that’s how things tend to be,” 법이다 is probably your friend.

Exercise 2 — Reliable “Never” with -는 법이 없다 🔒

A. 꼼꼼한 편집자는 작은 쉼표도 지나치는 ＿＿＿＿.
A meticulous editor never overlooks even a small comma. ✍️
Answer
법이 없다 — 지나치는 법이 없다 means “never overlooks.”
B. 약속을 중시하는 친구는 답장을 미루는 ＿＿＿＿.
A friend who values promises never puts off replying. 📱
Answer
법이 없다 — It describes a reliable habit.
C. 경험 많은 안내자는 위험한 길을 권하는 ＿＿＿＿.
An experienced guide never recommends a dangerous road. 🗺️
Answer
법이 없다 — 권하는 법이 없다 = never recommends.
D. 정직한 보고서는 불편한 사실을 숨기는 ＿＿＿＿.
An honest report never hides uncomfortable facts. 📄
Answer
법이 없다 — The sentence praises principled non-action.
E. 준비된 발표자는 질문 앞에서 쉽게 무너지는 ＿＿＿＿.
A prepared presenter never collapses easily in front of questions. 🧑‍🏫
Answer
법이 없다 — 무너지는 법이 없다 means “does not fall apart as a rule.”
F. 깊은 믿음은 작은 소문에 흔들리는 ＿＿＿＿.
Deep trust never wavers at a small rumor. 🤝
Answer
법이 없다 — This expresses strong reliability.
G. 숙련된 요리사는 뜨거운 팬을 맨손으로 잡는 ＿＿＿＿.
A skilled cook never grabs a hot pan with bare hands. 🍳
Answer
법이 없다 — 잡는 법이 없다 = never grabs.
H. 좋은 리더는 팀원의 침묵을 가볍게 넘기는 ＿＿＿＿.
A good leader never takes a team member’s silence lightly. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑
Answer
법이 없다 — The pattern shows a principle the leader does not break.
I. 단단한 습관은 하루의 피곤함에 쉽게 사라지는 ＿＿＿＿.
A firm habit never disappears easily because of one day’s tiredness. 🪨
Answer
법이 없다 — 사라지는 법이 없다 means “does not disappear as a rule.”
J. 진짜 전문가는 모르는 것을 아는 척하는 ＿＿＿＿.
A real expert never pretends to know what they do not know. 🧠
Answer
법이 없다 — It describes consistent professional integrity.
Vocabulary hub 🔒
  • 꼼꼼하다 → to be meticulous
  • 편집자 → editor
  • 지나치다 → to overlook/pass by
  • 미루다 → to postpone
  • 안내자 → guide
  • 권하다 → to recommend
  • 숨기다 → to hide
  • 무너지다 → to collapse
  • 소문 → rumor
  • 아는 척하다 → to pretend to know
Tip 💡 -는 법이 없다 often sounds stronger and more elegant than simple 안 negation.

Exercise 3 — Strong Positive with -지 않을 법이 없다 🚀

A. 그렇게 따뜻한 말을 들으면 위로받지 않을 ＿＿＿＿.
If you hear such warm words, there is no way you would not feel comforted. 🧣
Answer
법이 없다 — 위로받지 않을 법이 없다 creates a strong positive expectation.
B. 밤새 준비한 자료라면 눈에 띄지 않을 ＿＿＿＿.
If the materials were prepared all night, there is no way they would not stand out. 🌙
Answer
법이 없다 — The double negative means “surely stands out.”
C. 아이의 첫 편지를 받으면 웃음이 나지 않을 ＿＿＿＿.
If you receive a child’s first letter, there is no way a smile would not come out. 💌
Answer
법이 없다 — 웃음이 나지 않을 법이 없다 means smiling is practically inevitable.
D. 오랜 친구의 목소리를 들으면 기억이 떠오르지 않을 ＿＿＿＿.
If you hear an old friend’s voice, there is no way memories would not come to mind. 📞
Answer
법이 없다 — The situation naturally triggers memory.
E. 정성껏 만든 선물이라면 마음이 움직이지 않을 ＿＿＿＿.
If it is a gift made with care, there is no way someone’s heart would not be moved. 🎁
Answer
법이 없다 — 움직이지 않을 법이 없다 = would surely be moved.
F. 갑작스러운 박수를 받으면 당황하지 않을 ＿＿＿＿.
If you receive sudden applause, there is no way you would not be flustered. 👏
Answer
법이 없다 — It emphasizes an obvious emotional reaction.
G. 빈 지갑을 보면 한숨이 나오지 않을 ＿＿＿＿.
If you see an empty wallet, there is no way a sigh would not come out. 👛
Answer
법이 없다 — The double negative makes the sigh feel unavoidable.
H. 바다 냄새를 맡으면 여행 생각이 나지 않을 ＿＿＿＿.
If you smell the sea, there is no way thoughts of travel would not come. 🌊
Answer
법이 없다 — 생각이 나지 않을 법이 없다 = would surely come to mind.
I. 예상 밖의 칭찬을 들으면 힘이 나지 않을 ＿＿＿＿.
If you hear unexpected praise, there is no way you would not feel energized. 🌟
Answer
법이 없다 — The reaction is presented as naturally expected.
J. 마감 직전의 오류를 발견하면 놀라지 않을 ＿＿＿＿.
If you discover an error right before the deadline, there is no way you would not be surprised. 🧨
Answer
법이 없다 — 놀라지 않을 법이 없다 gives a strong positive meaning.
Vocabulary hub 🚀
  • 위로받다 → to be comforted
  • 자료 → materials
  • 눈에 띄다 → to stand out
  • 웃음이 나다 → for a smile/laugh to come out
  • 떠오르다 → to come to mind
  • 정성껏 → with care
  • 당황하다 → to be flustered
  • 한숨이 나오다 → for a sigh to come out
  • 칭찬 → praise
  • 오류 → error
Tip 💡 In -지 않을 법이 없다, the two negatives work together to make the positive meaning stronger.

Exercise 4 — Choosing the Right Nuance 🎯

A. 상처가 깊으면 회복에도 시간이 걸리는 ＿＿＿＿.
If the wound is deep, recovery naturally takes time too. 🩹
Answer
법이다 — This is a general truth, not a “never” sentence.
B. 늘 확인하는 회계사는 숫자를 대충 넘기는 ＿＿＿＿.
An accountant who always checks never skims over numbers carelessly. 🧾
Answer
법이 없다 — 대충 넘기는 법이 없다 means “never skims over.”
C. 긴 침묵 뒤의 한마디라면 무겁게 들리지 않을 ＿＿＿＿.
If it is one sentence after a long silence, there is no way it would not sound heavy. 🤐
Answer
법이 없다 — 들리지 않을 법이 없다 is the strong positive.
D. 서두른 계획은 빈틈이 생기는 ＿＿＿＿.
A rushed plan naturally develops gaps. 🕳️
Answer
법이다 — It presents a broad pattern about planning.
E. 차분한 진행자는 분위기에 휩쓸리는 ＿＿＿＿.
A calm host never gets swept up by the mood. 🎤
Answer
법이 없다 — The pattern emphasizes consistent self-control.
F. 먼 길을 걸은 뒤에는 물 한 잔도 특별하게 느껴지는 ＿＿＿＿.
After walking a long way, even one glass of water naturally feels special. 🥛
Answer
법이다 — A reflective general truth fits best.
G. 정확한 지도를 보면 길을 잃지 않을 ＿＿＿＿.
If you look at an accurate map, there is no way you would not avoid getting lost. 🗺️
Answer
법이 없다 — 잃지 않을 법이 없다 is possible, but here the natural English is “you would surely avoid getting lost.”
H. 경청하는 사람은 상대의 작은 떨림을 놓치는 ＿＿＿＿.
A person who listens closely never misses the other person’s small tremor. 👂
Answer
법이 없다 — 놓치는 법이 없다 marks reliable attention.
I. 기다림이 길어지면 기대도 조금씩 지치는 ＿＿＿＿.
When the wait grows long, expectation naturally gets tired little by little. ⏳
Answer
법이다 — The sentence sounds like a reflective observation.
J. 그만큼 솔직한 고백이라면 마음에 남지 않을 ＿＿＿＿.
If it is that honest a confession, there is no way it would not remain in one’s heart. 💗
Answer
법이 없다 — 남지 않을 법이 없다 gives strong inevitability.
Vocabulary hub 🎯
  • 상처 → wound
  • 회복 → recovery
  • 회계사 → accountant
  • 대충 → roughly/carelessly
  • 침묵 → silence
  • 빈틈 → gap/flaw
  • 휩쓸리다 → to be swept up
  • 경청하다 → to listen attentively
  • 기대 → expectation
  • 고백 → confession
Tip 💡 Ask: “Is this a general truth, a never-pattern, or a strong of-course reaction?”

Exercise 5 — Mixed Mastery + Pitfall Patrol 🛡️

A. 오늘 창밖에 눈이 오는 ＿＿＿＿.
It is snowing outside today. ❄️
Answer
No 법이다 form fits naturally. This is a one-time fact, so use plain 눈이 와요 or 눈이 오고 있어요.
B. 겨울 산에서는 날씨가 갑자기 바뀌는 ＿＿＿＿.
In winter mountains, the weather naturally changes suddenly. 🏔️
Answer
법이다 — This is a general pattern, so 바뀌는 법이다 works.
C. 신중한 의사는 검사 결과를 함부로 단정하는 ＿＿＿＿.
A careful doctor never jumps to conclusions about test results. 🩺
Answer
법이 없다 — 단정하는 법이 없다 means “never concludes rashly.”
D. 그렇게 큰 실패를 겪으면 두려움이 생기지 않을 ＿＿＿＿.
If someone experiences such a big failure, there is no way fear would not arise. 🌫️
Answer
법이 없다 — 생기지 않을 법이 없다 is strong positive through double negation.
E. 나는 아침마다 차를 마시는 ＿＿＿＿.
I drink tea every morning. 🍵
Answer
No 법이다 form is needed. This is a personal routine, not a broad principle. Say 나는 아침마다 차를 마셔요.
F. 오래된 습관은 하루아침에 사라지지 않는 ＿＿＿＿.
An old habit naturally does not disappear overnight. 🌙
Answer
법이다 — 사라지지 않는 법이다 states a general truth with negative content.
G. 믿을 만한 번역가는 문맥을 무시하는 ＿＿＿＿.
A trustworthy translator never ignores context. 📚
Answer
법이 없다 — 무시하는 법이 없다 expresses consistent professional behavior.
H. 마음이 급하면 쉬운 문제도 어렵게 보이는 ＿＿＿＿.
When your mind is rushed, even an easy problem naturally looks difficult. 🧩
Answer
법이다 — This is a reflective generalization.
I. 몇 달 만의 재회라면 눈물이 나지 않을 ＿＿＿＿.
If it is a reunion after several months, there is no way tears would not come out. 🥹
Answer
법이 없다 — 눈물이 나지 않을 법이 없다 means tears would naturally come.
J. 겸손한 연구자는 반대 의견을 귀찮게 여기는 ＿＿＿＿.
A humble researcher never treats opposing opinions as annoying. 🔬
Answer
법이 없다 — 귀찮게 여기는 법이 없다 means “never regards as bothersome.”
Vocabulary hub 🛡️
  • 창밖 → outside the window
  • 겨울 산 → winter mountain
  • 검사 결과 → test result
  • 단정하다 → to conclude decisively
  • 실패를 겪다 → to experience failure
  • 두려움 → fear
  • 하루아침에 → overnight
  • 번역가 → translator
  • 문맥 → context
  • 겸손하다 → to be humble
Tip 💡 Pitfall check: not every “always” or “today” sentence deserves 법이다. It needs a broader principle or emphatic pattern.
Reference hub 🧭
  • V-는 법이다 → It is natural/normal to V.
  • A-(으)ㄴ 법이다 → It is naturally A.
  • V-는 법이 없다 → Never V / there is no case of V-ing.
  • V-지 않을 법이 없다 → There is no way it would not V, so it surely would V.
  • 법 here means “way,” “principle,” or “natural pattern,” not legal law.
You made it through the wisdom engine! ⚖️ Next time a sentence needs that “of course, that’s how things go” feeling, 법이다 is ready to stride in wearing a tiny professor jacket. 🧥🎓
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🎯 Practice Hub — Double Negation (Strong Positive): -(으)ㄴ/는 법이다
 
Welcome to the wisdom lab. ⚖️ You’ll practice turning ordinary statements into polished Korean principles: what people naturally do, what life tends to do, and what strong negative truths emphasize. By the end, 법이다 will feel less like a grammar ending and more like a tiny Korean fortune cookie. 🥠
 
🔊 Audio reminder: Use Korean Helper Widgets to hear each full sentence aloud.
 
📝 Instructions: Fill each blank, read the full sentence, then open the Answer toggle. Choose the form that matches the word type and the intended meaning.
 

Exercise 1 — Form Builder: Action, State, Noun 🔧

A. 실수하다 → ＿＿＿＿ 법이다
to make mistakes → people tend to make mistakes
Answer
실수하는 — action verb + -는 법이다.
B. 변하다 → ＿＿＿＿ 법이다
to change → things tend to change
Answer
변하는 — action verb + -는 법이다.
C. 지치다 → ＿＿＿＿ 법이다
to get tired → people tend to get tired
Answer
지치는 — action verb + -는 법이다.
D. 어렵다 → ＿＿＿＿ 법이다
to be difficult → naturally difficult
Answer
어려운 — descriptive verb + -(으)ㄴ 법이다.
E. 낯설다 → ＿＿＿＿ 법이다
to be unfamiliar → naturally unfamiliar
Answer
낯선 — ㄹ drops before ㄴ.
F. 소중하다 → ＿＿＿＿ 법이다
to be precious → naturally precious
Answer
소중한 — 하다 descriptive verb becomes 한.
G. 처음 → ＿＿＿＿ 법이다
first time → naturally the first time
Answer
처음인 — noun + 인 법이다.
H. 과정 → ＿＿＿＿ 법이다
process → naturally a process
Answer
과정인 — noun + 인 법이다.
I. 흔들리다 → ＿＿＿＿ 법이다
to waver → people tend to waver
Answer
흔들리는 — action verb + -는 법이다.
J. 조용하다 → ＿＿＿＿ 법이다
to be quiet → naturally quiet
Answer
조용한 — descriptive verb + -(으)ㄴ 법이다.
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Form Box
  • action verb → -는 법이다
  • descriptive verb → -(으)ㄴ 법이다
  • noun → 인 법이다
  • negative principle → -지 않는 법이다
  • 낯설다 → 낯선 법이다
Tip 💡 법이다 sounds like “that’s the natural principle.”
 

Exercise 2 — Life-Rule Sentences 🌱

A. 처음 배우는 것은 원래 ＿＿＿＿ 법이다.
Learning something for the first time is naturally difficult. 📚
Answer
어려운 — 어렵다 becomes 어려운.
B. 사람의 마음은 시간이 지나면 ＿＿＿＿ 법이다.
A person’s heart tends to change as time passes. ⏳
Answer
변하는 — repeated tendency with an action verb.
C. 새 환경은 누구에게나 ＿＿＿＿ 법이다.
A new environment is naturally unfamiliar to everyone. 🧭
Answer
낯선 — descriptive verb 낯설다.
D. 오래 참으면 마음도 ＿＿＿＿ 법이다.
If you endure for a long time, your heart tends to get tired too. 🫧
Answer
지치는 — action verb 지치다.
E. 작은 습관도 반복하면 ＿＿＿＿ 법이다.
Even small habits tend to improve when repeated. 🔁
Answer
느는 — 늘다 becomes 느는.
F. 진심은 시간이 걸려도 결국 ＿＿＿＿ 법이다.
Sincerity tends to get through eventually, even if it takes time. 💬
Answer
통하는 — 통하다 means to get through / be understood.
G. 소중한 것은 잃고 나서야 더 ＿＿＿＿ 법이다.
Precious things tend to feel more precious only after being lost. 💎
Answer
소중한 — descriptive verb 소중하다.
H. 큰 목표는 긴 ＿＿＿＿ 법이다.
A big goal is naturally a long process. 🧗
Answer
과정인 — noun 과정 + 인 법이다.
I. 중요한 결정 앞에서는 누구나 ＿＿＿＿ 법이다.
Before an important decision, anyone tends to waver. 🌀
Answer
흔들리는 — action verb 흔들리다.
J. 깊이 생각할수록 말은 ＿＿＿＿ 법이다.
The more deeply one thinks, the quieter words tend to become. 🤫
Answer
조용한 — descriptive verb 조용하다.
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Life-Rule Words
  • 처음 배우다 → to learn for the first time
  • 환경 → environment
  • 참다 → to endure
  • 반복하다 → to repeat
  • 진심 → sincerity
  • 잃다 → to lose
  • 목표 → goal
  • 결정 → decision
Tip 💡 Use 법이다 when the sentence sounds like advice or reflection.
 

Exercise 3 — Strong Negative Principles 🧲

A. 좋은 결과는 저절로 ＿＿＿＿ 법이다.
Good results do not come by themselves. 🎯
Answer
오지 않는 — negative principle with 오다.
B. 진짜 실력은 하루 만에 ＿＿＿＿ 법이다.
Real skill does not form in one day. 🛠️
Answer
생기지 않는 — 생기다 becomes 생기지 않는.
C. 정성은 쉽게 ＿＿＿＿ 법이다.
Careful effort does not easily disappear. 🕯️
Answer
사라지지 않는 — negative principle with 사라지다.
D. 쌓은 신뢰는 한순간에 ＿＿＿＿ 법이다.
Built-up trust does not collapse in an instant. 🧱
Answer
무너지지 않는 — negative principle with 무너지다.
E. 깊은 상처는 금방 ＿＿＿＿ 법이다.
Deep wounds do not heal right away. 🩹
Answer
아물지 않는 — 아물다 means to heal / close up.
F. 서두른 판단은 오래 ＿＿＿＿ 법이다.
A rushed judgment does not last long. ⏱️
Answer
가지 않는 — 오래가다 means to last long.
G. 마음 없이 한 말은 깊이 ＿＿＿＿ 법이다.
Words spoken without heart do not reach deeply. 🗣️
Answer
닿지 않는 — 닿다 means to reach / touch.
H. 세상일은 늘 마음대로 ＿＿＿＿ 법이다.
Things in life do not always go your way. 🌊
Answer
되지 않는 — 되다 here means to work out / happen.
I. 꾸준한 노력은 쉽게 ＿＿＿＿ 법이다.
Steady effort does not easily betray you. 💪
Answer
배신하지 않는 — 배신하다 means to betray.
J. 진짜 변화는 말만으로 ＿＿＿＿ 법이다.
Real change does not happen through words alone. 🔥
Answer
이루어지지 않는 — 이루어지다 means to be achieved / come true.
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Negative Principle Words
  • 저절로 → by itself
  • 실력 → skill
  • 정성 → care / sincere effort
  • 한순간에 → in an instant
  • 상처 → wound
  • 판단 → judgment
  • 마음대로 되다 → to go one’s way
  • 배신하다 → to betray
Tip 💡 -지 않는 법이다 often sounds firm, polished, and memorable.
 

Exercise 4 — Choose the Most Natural Pattern 🧭

A. “People make mistakes.”
① 사람은 실수하는 법이다 / ② 사람은 어제 실수하는 법이다
Answer
① — general truth. Option ② mixes a one-time time word with a general-truth pattern.
B. “Good results do not come by themselves.”
① 좋은 결과는 저절로 오는 법이다 / ② 좋은 결과는 저절로 오지 않는 법이다
Answer
② — the intended wisdom is a negative principle.
C. “New work is unfamiliar at first.”
① 새 일은 처음엔 낯선 법이다 / ② 새 일은 처음엔 낯설는 법이다
Answer
① — descriptive verb 낯설다 becomes 낯선.
D. “Life does not always go your way.”
① 삶은 늘 마음대로 되지 않는 법이다 / ② 삶은 늘 마음대로 되는 법이다
Answer
① — the negative form gives the realistic principle.
E. “Learning is a process.”
① 배움은 과정인 법이다 / ② 배움은 과정하는 법이다
Answer
① — noun 과정 takes 인 법이다.
F. “An important choice is naturally difficult.”
① 중요한 선택은 어려운 법이다 / ② 중요한 선택은 어렵는 법이다
Answer
① — descriptive verb 어렵다 becomes 어려운.
G. “Sincerity eventually gets through.”
① 진심은 결국 통하는 법이다 / ② 진심은 결국 통한 법이다
Answer
① — present tendency uses 통하는 법이다.
H. “A first attempt is naturally clumsy.”
① 첫 시도는 서툰 법이다 / ② 첫 시도는 서투는 법이다
Answer
① — descriptive verb 서툴다 becomes 서툰.
I. “Problems grow when avoided.”
① 문제는 피할수록 커지는 법이다 / ② 문제는 피할수록 큰 법이다
Answer
① — 커지다 means “to become bigger/grow,” which matches the change.
J. “Trust does not collapse easily.”
① 신뢰는 쉽게 무너지지 않는 법이다 / ② 신뢰는 쉽게 무너지는 법이다
Answer
① — negative principle with 무너지지 않는.
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Choice Box
  • one-time event? → avoid 법이다
  • broad life truth? → use 법이다
  • adjective/state? → -(으)ㄴ 법이다
  • action/tendency? → -는 법이다
  • strong “does not...” principle? → -지 않는 법이다
Tip 💡 If the sentence sounds like a proverb, 법이다 is probably happy there.
 

Exercise 5 — Mixed Mastery + Pitfall Patrol 🛡️

A. 사람은 누구나 ＿＿＿＿ 법이다.
Everyone makes mistakes. 🧍
Answer
실수하는 — action verb + -는 법이다.
B. 처음 시작은 늘 ＿＿＿＿ 법이다.
The first start is always naturally difficult. 🚪
Answer
어려운 — descriptive verb 어렵다.
C. Fix: ❌ 나는 어제 실수하는 법이었다
Correct the sentence into a general truth.
Answer
사람은 누구나 실수하는 법이다. — remove the one-time frame and make it general.
D. 진심은 쉽게 ＿＿＿＿ 법이다.
Sincerity does not easily disappear. 🕯️
Answer
사라지지 않는 — negative principle.
E. Fix: ❌ 새로운 환경은 낯설는 법이다
New environments are naturally unfamiliar.
Answer
새로운 환경은 낯선 법이다. — 낯설다 → 낯선.
F. 배움은 긴 ＿＿＿＿ 법이다.
Learning is naturally a long process. 📚
Answer
과정인 — noun + 인 법이다.
G. 감정은 누를수록 더 ＿＿＿＿ 법이다.
Emotions tend to grow stronger the more you suppress them. 🌊
Answer
커지는 — 커지다 means to grow / become bigger.
H. Fix: ❌ 좋은 결과는 저절로 오는 법이다
Make it a realistic strong principle.
Answer
좋은 결과는 저절로 오지 않는 법이다. — good results do not come by themselves.
I. 오래된 습관은 쉽게 ＿＿＿＿ 법이다.
Old habits do not change easily. 🔁
Answer
변하지 않는 — negative principle with 변하다.
J. What feeling does 법이다 add?
Explain it in English.
Answer
It presents the statement as a natural rule, repeated tendency, or “that is how things are” principle.
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Final Check
  • 실수하다 → 실수하는 법이다
  • 어렵다 → 어려운 법이다
  • 낯설다 → 낯선 법이다
  • 과정 → 과정인 법이다
  • 사라지다 → 사라지지 않는 법이다
  • 오다 → 오지 않는 법이다
  • 변하다 → 변하지 않는 법이다
Final Boss Rule 💡 법이다 is for broad tendencies and reflective truths, not one-time diary facts.
 
🎉 Practice complete. You can now use -(으)ㄴ/는 법이다 to sound thoughtful, polished, and quietly wise — and use -지 않는 법이다 when the truth needs a firmer edge. ⚖️🌱
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🎯 Practice Hub — Formal Counterweight with -(으)ㄴ/는 법이다
Welcome to the Practice Hub for -(으)ㄴ/는 법이다 ⚖️. You’ll practice turning ordinary ideas into broad principles, natural tendencies, and polished reflective statements — the kind that make essays, speeches, and thoughtful conversations sound sturdier.
🔊 Audio reminder
Use Korean Helper Widgets to listen to the full Korean prompts and answers, especially when sentences get longer.
📝 Instructions: Complete each sentence with the best form. Read the English meaning, choose the grammar shape, then check the Answer toggle.

Exercise 1 — Action Verb Principles 🏃

A. 사람은 경험을 통해 배우＿＿＿＿.
(People learn through experience. 🧭)
Answer
는 법이다 — 배우다 (to learn) is an action verb.
B. 시간이 지나면 상처도 조금씩 아물＿＿＿＿.
(As time passes, wounds slowly heal. 🩹)
Answer
는 법이다 — 아물다 (to heal) is an action verb.
C. 꾸준한 노력은 결국 결과를 만들＿＿＿＿.
(Steady effort eventually creates results. 🧱)
Answer
는 법이다 — 만들다 (to make/create) becomes 만드는 법이다; ㄹ drops before 는.
D. 서두르면 중요한 부분을 놓치＿＿＿＿.
(When people rush, they miss important parts. 🏃‍♀️)
Answer
는 법이다 — 놓치다 (to miss) is an action verb.
E. 의견이 다르면 대화가 더 깊어지＿＿＿＿.
(When opinions differ, conversation often becomes deeper. 🗣️)
Answer
는 법이다 — 깊어지다 (to become deeper) is an action verb.
F. 작은 습관이 시간이 지나 큰 차이를 만들＿＿＿＿.
(Small habits create a big difference over time. 🌿)
Answer
는 법이다 — 만들다 becomes 만드는.
G. 갈등을 피하기만 하면 오히려 문제가 커지＿＿＿＿.
(If people only avoid conflict, the problem often grows instead. 🌋)
Answer
는 법이다 — 커지다 (to grow larger) is an action verb.
H. 새로운 언어는 자주 써야 입에 붙＿＿＿＿.
(A new language sticks only when used often. 👄)
Answer
는 법이다 — 붙다 (to stick) is an action verb.
I. 기회는 준비된 사람에게 찾아오＿＿＿＿.
(Opportunity comes to prepared people. 🚪)
Answer
는 법이다 — 찾아오다 (to come/arrive) is an action verb.
J. 믿음은 작은 약속을 지키며 쌓이＿＿＿＿.
(Trust builds as small promises are kept. 🤝)
Answer
는 법이다 — 쌓이다 (to build up) is an action verb.
Vocabulary Hub 📚
  • 경험 → experience
  • 배우다 → to learn
  • 상처 → wound
  • 아물다 → to heal
  • 꾸준하다 → to be steady
  • 노력 → effort
  • 놓치다 → to miss
  • 깊어지다 → to become deeper
  • 습관 → habit
  • 갈등 → conflict
  • 입에 붙다 → to become easy to say
  • 찾아오다 → to come
  • 쌓이다 → to build up
Tip 💡 Action verbs use -는 법이다, including many “become” verbs like 깊어지다 and 커지다.

Exercise 2 — Descriptive Verb Tendencies 🌡️

A. 처음 맡은 일은 누구에게나 부담스럽＿＿＿＿.
(A first assigned task feels burdensome to anyone. 📋)
Answer
은 법이다 — 부담스럽다 (to feel burdensome) takes -은 법이다.
B. 오래 기다린 소식은 더 반갑＿＿＿＿.
(Long-awaited news feels even more welcome. 💌)
Answer
은 법이다 — 반갑다 (to be welcome/glad) takes -은 법이다.
C. 익숙하지 않은 방식은 처음엔 불편＿＿＿＿.
(An unfamiliar method is uncomfortable at first. 🧩)
Answer
한 법이다 — 불편하다 (to be uncomfortable) takes -ㄴ 법이다.
D. 마감이 가까울수록 마음이 급＿＿＿＿.
(The closer the deadline is, the more rushed people feel. ⏰)
Answer
한 법이다 — 급하다 (to be urgent/rushed) takes -ㄴ 법이다.
E. 함께 이룬 성과는 더 값지＿＿＿＿.
(A result achieved together is more valuable. 🏆)
Answer
ㄴ 법이다 — 값지다 (to be valuable) becomes 값진 법이다.
F. 익숙한 길도 어두우면 낯설＿＿＿＿.
(Even a familiar road feels unfamiliar when it is dark. 🌙)
Answer
은 법이다 — 낯설다 becomes 낯선 법이다; the completed idea is “tends to feel unfamiliar.”
G. 말보다 행동이 더 분명＿＿＿＿.
(Actions are clearer than words. 👣)
Answer
한 법이다 — 분명하다 (to be clear) takes -ㄴ 법이다.
H. 책임이 클수록 결정은 조심스럽＿＿＿＿.
(The greater the responsibility, the more cautious the decision is. ⚖️)
Answer
은 법이다 — 조심스럽다 (to be cautious) takes -은 법이다.
I. 오해가 쌓이면 관계가 위태롭＿＿＿＿.
(When misunderstandings pile up, relationships become unstable. 🌉)
Answer
은 법이다 — 위태롭다 (to be precarious/unstable) takes -은 법이다.
J. 진심이 담긴 말은 짧아도 따뜻＿＿＿＿.
(Sincere words are warm even when short. 🕯️)
Answer
한 법이다 — 따뜻하다 (to be warm) takes -ㄴ 법이다.
Vocabulary Hub 📚
  • 맡다 → to take on/be assigned
  • 부담스럽다 → to feel burdensome
  • 반갑다 → to be welcome/glad
  • 방식 → method
  • 불편하다 → to be uncomfortable
  • 마감 → deadline
  • 급하다 → to be urgent/rushed
  • 값지다 → to be valuable
  • 낯설다 → to be unfamiliar
  • 분명하다 → to be clear
  • 조심스럽다 → to be cautious
  • 위태롭다 → to be unstable/precarious
  • 따뜻하다 → to be warm
Tip 💡 Descriptive verbs usually become -(으)ㄴ 법이다: 분명한 법이다, 불편한 법이다, 조심스러운 법이다.

Exercise 3 — Nouns, 그런 법이다, and Negative Principles 🧭

A. 실패도 성장의 한 과정＿＿＿＿.
(Failure too is part of the process of growth. 🌱)
Answer
인 법이다 — 과정 (process) is a noun, so use 인 법이다.
B. 기다림도 때로는 배움＿＿＿＿.
(Waiting too is sometimes learning. ⏳)
Answer
인 법이다 — 배움 (learning) is a noun.
C. 모든 변화에는 불안이 따르는 ＿＿＿＿.
(Anxiety comes with every change; that is how it goes. 🌀)
Answer
법이다 — the noun-modifying phrase 불안이 따르는 (anxiety follows) is already complete before 법이다.
D. 노력 없이 결과만 바라는 것은 공정한 ＿＿＿＿.
(Wanting only results without effort is not fair. ⚖️)
Answer
법이 아니다 — negative principle: “that is not a fair way.”
E. 사과는 변명이 아니라 책임의 표현＿＿＿＿.
(An apology is an expression of responsibility, not an excuse. 🙇)
Answer
인 법이다 — 표현 (expression) is a noun.
F. 모든 시작에는 서툰 순간이 있다. 원래 ＿＿＿＿.
(Every beginning has clumsy moments. That is how it is. 🐣)
Answer
그런 법이다 — use this when “that kind of situation” has already been described.
G. 상대의 말을 끊는 것은 좋은 대화의 ＿＿＿＿.
(Interrupting someone is not the way of good conversation. 🚧)
Answer
법이 아니다 — use 법이 아니다 to reject a principle or proper way.
H. 배려는 관계를 지키는 기본＿＿＿＿.
(Consideration is a basic principle that protects relationships. 🤝)
Answer
인 법이다 — 기본 (basic principle/foundation) is a noun.
I. 준비 없는 자신감은 오래가는 ＿＿＿＿.
(Confidence without preparation does not last long. 🎭)
Answer
법이 아니다 — negative generalization: “is not something that lasts.”
J. 함께 일한다는 것은 서로 배우는 과정＿＿＿＿.
(Working together is a process of learning from each other. 👥)
Answer
인 법이다 — 과정 (process) is a noun.
Vocabulary Hub 📚
  • 실패 → failure
  • 성장 → growth
  • 과정 → process
  • 기다림 → waiting
  • 배움 → learning
  • 불안 → anxiety
  • 공정하다 → to be fair
  • 표현 → expression
  • 서툴다 → to be clumsy/unskilled
  • 말을 끊다 → to interrupt
  • 배려 → consideration
  • 기본 → foundation/basic principle
  • 자신감 → confidence
Tip 💡 Nouns pair with 인 법이다. Use 법이 아니다 when rejecting a “proper way” or broad claim.

Exercise 4 — Synonym Contrast: 법이다 vs. 마련이다 🪞

A. 사람은 누구나 실수를 통해 배우＿＿＿＿.
(People learn through mistakes as a general truth. 📝)
Answer
는 법이다 — principle-like wisdom fits 법이다.
B. 준비가 부족하면 발표 중에 당황하기 ＿＿＿＿.
(If preparation is lacking, one is bound to panic during the presentation. 🎤)
Answer
마련이다 — -기 마련이다 emphasizes inevitability.
C. 큰 결정을 앞두면 누구나 망설이＿＿＿＿.
(Anyone hesitates before a big decision. 🚦)
Answer
는 법이다 — reflective general tendency fits 법이다.
D. 잠을 줄이면 집중력이 떨어지기 ＿＿＿＿.
(If you reduce sleep, concentration is bound to fall. 💤)
Answer
마련이다 — predictable result with stronger inevitability.
E. 좋은 질문은 생각을 넓히＿＿＿＿.
(Good questions broaden thought. 💡)
Answer
는 법이다 — broad principle, polished and reflective.
F. 무리하면 몸에 신호가 오기 ＿＿＿＿.
(If people overdo it, the body is bound to send signals. 🚨)
Answer
마련이다 — inevitability is stronger here.
G. 관계는 작은 관심으로 깊어지＿＿＿＿.
(Relationships deepen through small attention. 🌷)
Answer
는 법이다 — this sounds like a social principle.
H. 계획을 자주 바꾸면 혼란이 생기기 ＿＿＿＿.
(If plans change often, confusion is bound to arise. 🌀)
Answer
마련이다 — expected consequence with inevitability.
I. 시간을 들인 작품은 흔적을 남기＿＿＿＿.
(A work that received time leaves traces. 🎨)
Answer
는 법이다 — broad reflective observation.
J. 비밀을 많이 만들면 불신이 생기기 ＿＿＿＿.
(If many secrets are created, distrust is bound to arise. 🔐)
Answer
마련이다 — strong predictable outcome.
Vocabulary Hub 📚
  • 실수 → mistake
  • 발표 → presentation
  • 당황하다 → to panic/be flustered
  • 망설이다 → to hesitate
  • 집중력 → concentration
  • 떨어지다 → to fall/drop
  • 질문 → question
  • 무리하다 → to overdo it
  • 신호 → signal
  • 관심 → attention/interest
  • 혼란 → confusion
  • 흔적 → trace
  • 불신 → distrust
Tip 💡 법이다 feels like principle or wisdom; 마련이다 often feels more inevitable or consequence-driven.

Exercise 5 — Mixed Mastery + Pitfall Patrol 🛡️

A. 오늘 점심은 맛있는 ＿＿＿＿.
(Today’s lunch is tasty. 🍱)
Answer
Not 법이다. Better: 오늘 점심은 맛있다 (Today’s lunch is tasty). A one-time lunch is not a broad principle.
B. 막 시작한 프로젝트에는 예상 못 한 문제가 생기＿＿＿＿.
(Unexpected problems arise in a project that has just started. 🧰)
Answer
는 법이다 — 생기다 (to arise) is an action verb and the sentence states a general tendency.
C. 모든 비판이 공격인 ＿＿＿＿.
(Not every criticism is an attack. 🛡️)
Answer
법은 아니다 — this softer negative means “it is not always the case that…” and fits the broad claim.
D. 조용한 사람도 중요한 순간에는 단호해지＿＿＿＿.
(Even quiet people become firm at important moments. 🪨)
Answer
는 법이다 — 단호해지다 (to become firm) is an action verb.
E. 배움은 끝이 없는 여정＿＿＿＿.
(Learning is an endless journey. 🛤️)
Answer
인 법이다 — 여정 (journey) is a noun.
F. 회의실 문이 지금 닫힌 법이다.
(The meeting room door is closed now. 🚪)
Answer
Use a plain sentence instead: 회의실 문이 지금 닫혀 있다 (The meeting room door is closed now). A current state is not a proverb-like tendency.
G. 상대의 입장을 들으면 판단이 달라지＿＿＿＿.
(When you hear the other person’s position, judgment changes. 👂)
Answer
는 법이다 — 달라지다 (to change/become different) is an action verb.
H. 너무 완벽하려 하면 시작이 늦어지기 ＿＿＿＿.
(If you try to be too perfect, the start is bound to become delayed. 🐌)
Answer
마련이다 — stronger inevitability fits -기 마련이다.
I. 깊은 이해는 반복에서 나오＿＿＿＿.
(Deep understanding comes from repetition. 🔁)
Answer
는 법이다 — 나오다 (to come from/emerge) is an action verb.
J. 작은 친절은 오래 기억되＿＿＿＿.
(Small kindness is remembered for a long time. 🌼)
Answer
는 법이다 — 기억되다 (to be remembered) is an action verb-like passive form and works as a general truth.
Vocabulary Hub 📚
  • 점심 → lunch
  • 프로젝트 → project
  • 예상 못 한 → unexpected
  • 비판 → criticism
  • 공격 → attack
  • 조용하다 → to be quiet
  • 단호해지다 → to become firm
  • 여정 → journey
  • 닫혀 있다 → to be closed
  • 입장 → position/stance
  • 판단 → judgment
  • 완벽하다 → to be perfect
  • 반복 → repetition
  • 친절 → kindness
Tip 💡 Ask: “Is this a broad tendency or just today’s fact?” If it is just today’s fact, skip 법이다.
You did it — now 법이다 can help you sound reflective, polished, and quietly powerful in Korean ⚖️🌿✨.