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Korean Grammar Beginner -Particles- (12): N만

I. Examples

만 indicates the selection of one thing to the exclusion of others. It can be translated as ‘only’ or ‘just’ in English. When added after a number, it can also signify ‘minimum’. It is attached to the end of the chosen word or statement, emphasizing the exclusion of other options.

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II. Grammar Point

1. 만 + 이/은/을

The particle 만 can either replace the particles 이/가, 은/는, and 을/를, or it can be used in conjunction with them. In the latter case, 만 is placed first, followed by 이, 은, or 을, resulting in 만이, 만은, and 만을. However, since the usage frequency of “만이, 만은, 만을” is quite low, it is sufficient to know that such expressions exist without considering them as incorrect.

2. 에서/에게/까지 + 만

On the hand, when used with particles other than 이/가, 은/는, and 을/를, 만 follows the particle, forming 에서만, 에게만, and 까지만. However, it is notable that the usage frequency of “에서만, 에게만, 까지만” is quite higher than that of “만이, 만은, 만을”.

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