Korean

아무리

아무리
Meaning: no matter how; however much
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

아무리 노력해도 안 되는 일이 있다.
There are things that don't work out no matter how hard you try.
아무리 친구래도 예의는 지켜야 한다.
No matter how close friends you are, you must maintain etiquette.
아무리 힘들어도 끝까지 견뎌야 해요.
No matter how hard it is, you have to endure it until the end.
공부는 아무리 하여도 끝이 없다.
No matter how much you study, there is no end to it.
아무리 화가 나도 친구에게 바보라고 욕하면 안 된다.
No matter how angry you are, you shouldn't call your friend a fool and swear at them.

Usage Notes

Used to emphasize the degree of something, often followed by '-아도/어도' (even if/though).

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