Korean

Meaning: minute; portion, share
Part of Speech: Noun, Suffix

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Handwriting

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Example sentences

The meeting will start in 10 minutes.
집에서 학교까지는 약 10분 정도 걸린다.
It takes about 10 minutes from home to school.
나는 그를 오 분 동안 기다렸다.
I waited for him for five minutes.
많은 분들의 지원에 감사드립니다.
Thank you for all your support.
기차는 10분 후에 출발합니다.
The train departs in 10 minutes.
기차는 10분 간격으로 도착한다.
The train arrives at 10-minute intervals.
밥이 다 됐으니 5분만 뜸을 들이자.
The rice is done, so let's let it steam for five more minutes.
우리 팀은 경기 시작 5분 만에 선취점을 기록했다.
Our team recorded the first point just 5 minutes into the game.

Usage Notes

Can mean 'minute' for time, or 'portion'/'share' for quantity. Also used as a respectful counter for people.

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