Korean

Meaning: I, me (informal)
Part of Speech: Pronoun

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Example sentences

I watched a movie with a friend yesterday.
그는 나보다 한 수 위다.
He is a cut above me.
나는 새 차를 샀다.
I bought a new car.
사람들이 모두 웃는 운에 나도 따라 웃었다.
In the momentum of everyone laughing, I laughed along too.
나는 시장에서 과일을 팔았다.
I sold fruit at the market.
나 역시 마찬가지다.
It's the same for me, too.
그는 나에게 사랑의 표시를 보였다.
He showed me a sign of love.
따뜻한 가정을 꾸리는 것이 나의 꿈이다.
My dream is to build a warm family.
나의 바람은 세계 평화입니다.
My wish is world peace.
나는 다만 너의 행복을 바랄 뿐이다.
I only wish for your happiness.

Usage Notes

The informal first-person pronoun, used when speaking to people of the same age or younger. Use '저' in formal situations.

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