중금속은 토양에 오래 남을 수 있습니다.
Heavy metals can remain in soil for a long time.
Korean
남다
남다
Meaning: to remain, to be left
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 남다 |
| Present | 남는다 |
| Polite | 남아요 |
| Formal | 남습니다 |
| Past | 남았다 |
| Past + Polite | 남았어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 남겠어요 |
| Connective | 남고 |
| Conditional | 남으면 |
| Volitional | 남자 |
| Imperative | 남아라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 남으세요 |
| Attributive | 남는 / 남은 / 남을 |
Example sentences
기억에 오래 남는 여행이었어요.
It was a trip that will remain in my memory for a long time.
불꽃이 꺼지고 하얀 재만 남았다.
The flame went out and only white ash remained.
총액에서 세금을 제하면 얼마가 남습니까?
If you subtract the tax from the total, how much remains?
옛 비석의 자체는 지금도 선명하게 남아 있다.
The lettering on the old stele is still clear today.
Usage Notes
Used to indicate that something is left over or stays in a certain state or place.
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