Korean

만큼

만큼
Meaning: as much as, to the extent that
Part of Speech: Noun, Particle

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Example sentences

You can get results as much as you put in the effort.
배고플 때 라면만큼 좋은 게 없지?
When you're hungry, is there anything better than ramen?
그녀의 마음씨는 얼굴만큼 곱다.
Her heart is as beautiful as her face.
미생물은 우리 눈에 보이지 않을 만큼 작다.
Microorganisms are so small that they cannot be seen with our eyes.
우리는 주사위를 던져서 해당되는 숫자만큼 말을 앞으로 옮겼다.
We threw the dice and moved the pieces according to the number shown.
그는 우리 팀에서 실력만큼은 단연 넘버원이다.
He is definitely number one in our team in terms of skill.
그의 말에는 털끝만큼도 거짓이 없었다.
There was not the slightest falsehood in his words.
그는 프로그래밍 졸업꾼이라 불릴 만큼 실력이 뛰어났다.
He was so skilled at programming that he could be called a master.
원하는 만큼 맘대로 먹어도 돼.
You can eat as much as you want.
그는 겉보기에는 나약해 보이지만, 의지만큼은 누구보다 강하다.
He looks weak on the outside, but his will is stronger than anyone else's.

Usage Notes

Used after a noun or verb to indicate that the preceding clause is the standard for the degree or quantity of the following clause.

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