Korean

남자
Meaning: man
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

男
子

Example sentences

That man is my friend.
그 남자는 누구입니까?
Who is that man?
그는 정말 남자다운 남자다.
He is a truly manly man.
그녀는 남자친구의 거짓말에 매우 화났다.
She got very angry at her boyfriend's lie.
그녀는 두 남자를 놓고 마음속으로 열심히 저울질을 해 보았다.
She pondered and weighed between the two men in her heart.
술에 취한 남자가 몸을 비틀대며 골목을 걸어갔다.
The drunk man staggered down the alley.
저 남자의 행동은 매우 수상하다.
That man's behavior is very suspicious.
영화 '빠삐용'은 탈출을 꿈꾸는 남자의 이야기다.
The movie 'Papillon' is a story of a man dreaming of escape.
그 남자는 여러 여자에게 어장을 관리하는 것으로 유명하다.
That man is famous for 'managing his aquarium' with several women.

Usage Notes

Refers to a male person. Can also imply 'husband' or 'boyfriend' depending on context.

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