Korean word

나머지

Pronunciation

Romanizationnameoji

Meaning

  • nounthe rest

Example

나머지는 내가 먹을게.na meo ji neun nae ga meo geul kke

I'll eat the rest.

Illustration for 나머지 (the rest)

More examples

나머지 음식은 포장해 주세요.na meo ji eum si geun po jang hae chu se yo

Please pack up the rest of the food.

Core concept

The part or amount that remains after something is divided, used, or given away.

Common phrases

  • 나머지 음식na meo ji eum sik

    the rest of the food

  • 나머지 돈na meo ji ton

    the rest of the money

  • 나머지 시간na meo ji si gan

    the rest of the time

Similar words

남은 것nameun keot: An item that remains after some items have been used, shared, or removed.
여분yeobun: An extra amount available beyond what is needed.

Definition in Korean

나누거나 쓰고 남은 부분이나 것na nu geo na sseu go na meun pu bu ni na keot

Word origin

The detailed historical formation is uncertain, but the word is built around the native Korean idea of something remaining after an action.

Usage tips

  • When people share food or supplies, this word helps show that some part has not been taken yet, and it also fits simple math problems.

Other meanings

  • leftoversnoun
  • remaindernoun

Opposites

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