Korean

이나

이나
Meaning: or; as much as
Part of Speech: Noun, Particle

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Example sentences

Let's just go get something to eat.
이 아파트는 가격이 몇 억 원이나 한다.
This apartment costs several hundred million won.
금요일 밤에는 가족들과 피자를 시켜 먹는다.
On Friday nights, I order and eat pizza with my family.
그녀는 아들이 여섯이나 있는 집안의 막내딸이다.
She is the youngest daughter in a family with six sons.
남의 사생활에 간섭하지 말고 네 일이나 신경 써.
Don't interfere in other people's private lives, mind your own business.
저는 일식을 좋아해서 초밥이나 우동을 자주 먹으러 다녀요.
I like Japanese food, so I often go out to eat sushi or udon.
우리 팀은 이번 대회에서 내리 세 번이나 우승했다.
Our team won three times in a row in this competition.
그 아이는 지난 일 년 동안 키가 한 뼘이나 컸다.
That child grew a whole span taller over the past year.
나는 어릴 때부터 위인전이나 역사책을 읽는 것을 좋아했다.
I have enjoyed reading biographies and history books since I was young.
조선 시대에 중인은 기술직이나 행정 실무를 담당했습니다
In the Joseon period, the Jungin handled technical jobs or administrative practical affairs.

Usage Notes

A particle attached to a noun. It can mean 'or', or indicate that the preceding noun is a choice (often not the best one), or to express a surprisingly large quantity.

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