Korean

Meaning: how many, some, a few
Part of Speech: Adnominal, Number

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Example sentences

How old are you?
책상 위에 책이 몇 개 있습니까?
How many books are on the desk?
몇 번 해봤어요.
I've tried it several times.
사장님, 오늘 회의는 몇 시에 시작하나요?
Excuse me, what time does the meeting start today?
오늘 회의에서 다룰 안건이 몇 건입니까?
How many items are on the agenda for today's meeting?
이 아파트는 가격이 몇 억 원이나 한다.
This apartment costs several hundred million won.
그는 자신의 말에 몇 가지 설명을 덧붙였다.
He added a few explanations to his words.
내 책상 위에는 책 몇 권이 놓여 있다.
There are a few books on my desk.
주머니에 동전 몇 개가 있었다.
There were a few coins in my pocket.
저 꼬마는 몇 살이에요?
How old is that little kid?

Usage Notes

Used to ask about an unknown number ('how many') or to refer to an indefinite small number ('some' or 'a few').

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