Korean

Meaning: my; I (as subject); stream; smell
Part of Speech: Noun, Pronoun

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Example sentences

This is my book.
내 친구 중에는 나 씨 성을 가진 사람이 있다.
Among my friends, there is a person with the surname 'Na'.
내 남동생은 어릴 때 정말 울보였다.
My younger brother was such a crybaby when he was young.
내 방은 아주 작다.
My room is very small.
내 방은 아주 깨끗하다.
My room is very clean.
내가 좀 더 건강하다면 좋겠다.
If only I were a bit healthier, it would be good.
여기가 바로 내 고향이다.
This is my hometown.
그는 내 뒤에 서 있었다.
He was standing behind me.
그녀는 예전에 내가 가난할 때 나를 항상 도와주었던 사람이었다.
She was the person who always helped me when I was poor in the past.
흥! 그런 거짓말에 내가 속을 줄 알아?
Hmph! Do you think I'll be fooled by such a lie?

Usage Notes

A versatile word. It's the possessive 'my' (from 나의), the subject 'I' (from 내가), and can also mean 'stream' or 'smell' as a noun.

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