Korean

내내

내내
Meaning: throughout; all the time
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

He didn't say anything throughout the meeting.
어제는 내내 공부를 하였다.
I studied all day yesterday.
심판은 경기 내내 공정하고 객관적인 판결을 내렸다.
The referee gave fair and objective judgments throughout the match.
여름 내내 무더위가 계속되었다.
The scorching heat continued throughout the summer.
그는 회의 내내 줄곧 침묵을 지켰다.
He remained silent throughout the meeting.
그는 여름 내내 바닷가에서 피부를 까맣게 그을렸다.
He tanned his skin black at the beach all summer.
합격 발표를 기다리는 내내 마음이 조마조마했다.
I was nervous the whole time I was waiting for the exam results.
주말 내내 집에서 뒹굴뒹굴하며 시간을 보냈다.
I spent the whole weekend lazing around at home.
일주일 내내 큰비가 내려서 강물이 넘쳤다.
Because it rained heavily for a whole week, the river overflowed.
주말 내내 여기저기 쏘대고 다녔다.
I roamed about here and there all through the weekend.

Usage Notes

Used to express something continuing without interruption from beginning to end.

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