아기가 이제 막 기기 시작했어요.
The baby has just started to crawl.
Korean
막
막
Meaning: just now, right now; recklessly, carelessly
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Example sentences
The bus just arrived.
바다에서 막 잡아온 생선이라 아주 신선하다.
It's fish straight from the sea, so it's very fresh.
나무에 붙어 있던 매미가 이제 막 탈피를 마치고 날개를 폈다.
The cicada on the tree has just finished molting and spread its wings.
Usage Notes
Can mean that an action has just occurred or is about to occur. It can also be used to mean doing something without much thought or care.
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