Korean word

마냥

Pronunciation

Romanizationmanyang

Meaning

  • adverbendlessly

Example

아이는 어머니를 마냥 기다리고 있었다.a i neun eo meo ni reul ma nyang ki da ri go i sseot tta

The child waited endlessly for his mother.

Illustration for 마냥 (endlessly)

More examples

창문 앞에 마냥 앉아 있었다.chang mun a pe ma nyang an ja i sseot tta

They sat endlessly in front of the window.

Core concept

A state or action simply carries on unchanged, with no clear reason or turning point.

Common phrases

  • 마냥 기다리다ma nyang ki da ri da

    wait endlessly

  • 마냥 앉아 있다ma nyang an ja it tta

    sit endlessly

Similar words

계속kyesok: Carries on without a pause or interruption.
그냥keunyang: Remains as it is or happens simply without a particular reason.
줄곧chulgot: Stays the same for the whole time being described.
내내naenae: Covers the full length of a stated time period.

Definition in Korean

어떤 상태나 행동이 특별한 이유나 변화 없이 오랫동안 그대로 이어지는 말.eo tteon sang tae na haeng dong i teuk ppyeol han i yu na pyeon hwa eop ssi o raet ttong an keu dae ro i eo ji neun mal

Word origin

The origin of this native Korean adverb is uncertain, so it is best learned as a whole word for something that continues without a change.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, it often makes a long wait or feeling sound more lingering and emotionally colored than a neutral time description.

Other meanings

  • likeadverb

Opposites

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