Korean word

많다

Pronunciation

Romanizationmanta

Meaning

  • adjectivemany

Example

이 가게는 손님이 많아요.i ka ge neun son ni mi ma na yo

This store has many customers.

Illustration for 많다 (many)

More examples

앉을 자리가 많다.an jeul jja ri ga man ta

There are plenty of seats to sit on.

Core concept

A situation contains a noticeably high number or amount of something.

Common phrases

  • 사람이 많다sa ra mi man ta

    many people

  • 시간이 많다si ga ni man ta

    plenty of time

  • 기회가 많다ki hoe ga man ta

    many opportunities

Similar words

수많다sumanta: An extremely large number of people or things is present, beyond easy counting.
수두룩하다sudurukada: Many objects or events are scattered around and easily noticed.
가득하다kadeukada: A space or container is completely filled with something, leaving no room.
넉넉하다neongneokada: More time, space, or supplies are available than needed, so there is no shortage.

Definition in Korean

수나 양이 많이 있음을 나타내는 형용사로서 사람·물건·사건 등 대상의 수가 많음을 서술할 때 쓰인다.su na yang i ma ni i sseu meul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa ro seo sa ram mul geon sa geon teung tae sang ui su ga ma neu meul seo sul hal ttae sseu in da

Word origin

The deeper origin of this Korean word is uncertain, and its present form does not show where it came from.

Usage tips

  • When a shop has many customers, English may say it is crowded, but the Korean word highlights the number of customers rather than the available space.

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