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만

Particle 만 (only, just)

Indicates exclusivity or limitation

Description

만 is a particle meaning 'only' or 'just'. It limits the scope to the noun it attaches to, excluding everything else.

Usage

Attach 만 directly to a noun. It can replace or follow other particles depending on emphasis.

Formation Rules

  • 1Noun + 만 (only this noun)
  • 2Noun + 만 + 이/가, 을/를 (with subject/object emphasis)

Tips

  • 💡만 can replace 은/는, 이/가, 을/를 completely
  • 💡Or can be combined: 만이, 만을 for emphasis
  • 💡밖에 + negative is another way to say 'only'

Example Sentences

물만 마셔요.

Mulman masyeoyo.

I only drink water.

조금만 기다려 주세요.

Jogeumman gidaryeo juseyo.

Please wait just a moment.

나만 알고 있어요.

Naman algo isseoyo.

Only I know.

Related Patterns

도TOPIK 1

Particle 도 (also, too, even)

부터/까지TOPIK 1

From/To 부터/까지

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