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맨 meaning and pronunciation

maen · only; nothing but

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Entry 1

NIKL target code 55238
Part of speech: 부사Pronunciation: 맨Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    다른 것은 섞이지 않고 온통.

    English: only; nothing but — All, without being mixed with anything else.

    Examples

    • 맨 똑같은 것.
    • 맨 달리는 일.
    • 맨 전부.
    • 맨 놀기만 하다.
    • 맨 고기뿐이다.
    • 지수는 맨 놀기만 하고 공부는 전혀 하지 않았다.
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개념 > 양

Entry 2

NIKL target code 65109
Part of speech: 관형사Pronunciation: 맨ːLevel: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    더 할 수 없을 정도로 제일.

    English: most; the very — Reaching the highest degree.

    Examples

    • 맨 꼭대기.
    • 맨 꼴찌.
    • 맨 구석.
    • 맨 끝.
    • 맨 마지막.
    • 맨 먼저.
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개념 > 정도

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