What it means
Expresses that something is true regardless of which option is chosen. When listing two options, 이든지...이든지 means "whether A or B." Can also be used with question words (누구든지, 어디든지, 무엇이든지) to mean "whoever/wherever/whatever."
Nuance & when to use
Emphasises openness or indifference to the options. Slightly more formal than 이든 (shorter form).
⚠ Common mistake
Confusing -(이)든지 with -(이)든가. Both are similar, but -(이)든가 sounds slightly more colloquial.
Example sentences
뭐든지 잘 먹어요.
Mwodeunji jal meogeoyo.
I eat anything well.
언제든지 연락하세요.
Eonjedeunji yeollakhaseyo.
Contact me any time.
성공하든지 실패하든지 최선을 다할 거예요.
Seonggonghadeunji silpaehadeunji choesoneul dahal geoyeyo.
Whether I succeed or fail, I will do my best.
See also
-(이)든
-아/어도
FAQ
When is this used?
Emphasises openness or indifference to the options. Slightly more formal than 이든 (shorter form).
What's a common mistake?
Confusing -(이)든지 with -(이)든가. Both are similar, but -(이)든가 sounds slightly more colloquial.
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