Korean

남다

남다
Meaning: to remain, to be left
Part of Speech: Verb

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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.
그는 역사에 길이 남을 인물이다.
He is a figure who will be long remembered in history.
냉장고에 달걀이 세 알 남아 있다.
There are three eggs left in the refrigerator.
날씨가 경기에서 큰 변수로 남았다.
The weather remained a major factor in the game.

Usage Notes

Used to indicate that something is left over or stays in a certain state or place.

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