Korean

Meaning: or; or something like; as much as
Part of Speech: Particle

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Example sentences

I'm bored, shall we watch a movie or something?
나는 그를 오 분 동안 기다렸다.
I waited for him for five minutes.
이 디자인은 누구에게나 무난하다.
This design is safe for everyone.
만 18세 이상의 시민은 누구나 투표권을 행사할 수 있다.
Any citizen aged 18 or older can exercise their right to vote.
그는 자유분방한 성격 덕분에 어디서나 쉽게 친구를 사귄다.
He makes friends easily anywhere because of his free-spirited personality.
어려운 시절을 지나와서 지금의 내가 있다.
I have become who I am now after going through difficult times.
나는 사과를 아삭 소리가 나게 한 입 베어 물었다.
I took a bite of the apple with a crunchy sound.
아이가 아무 때나 빼 울어서 곤란하다.
It's difficult because the child cries loudly at any time.
그는 화가 난 표정으로 나를 노려보았다.
He glared at me with an angry expression.
나는 오랜만에 사진첩을 꺼내 보며 옛 추억을 떠올렸다.
I pulled out a photo album for the first time in a while and reminisced about old memories.

Usage Notes

A particle used to indicate a choice between options or to suggest something as a secondary option. It can also indicate that an amount is higher than expected.

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