Korean word

맨

Pronunciation

Romanizationmaen

Meaning

  • determinernaked

Example

그는 맨몸으로 바다에 들어갔다.keu neun maen mo meu ro pa da e teu reo gat tta

He went into the sea without any clothes on.

Illustration for 맨 (naked)

More examples

그는 맨손으로 상자를 들었다.keu neun maen so neu ro sang ja reul teu reot tta

He lifted the box with his bare hands.

Core concept

Something stands directly exposed because its usual covering or equipment is absent.

Common phrases

  • 맨손maen son

    bare hands

  • 맨얼굴mae neol gul

    bare face

Definition in Korean

명사 앞에 붙어 옷이나 도구 등으로 가리지 않은 상태를 간결하게 나타내는 연체사.myeong sa a pe pu teo o si na to gu teung eu ro ka ri ji a neun sang tae reul kan gyeol ha ge na ta nae neun yeon che sa

Word origin

The word is a native Korean modifier with a long-established use before nouns, forming compact expressions for a state without covering or equipment.

Usage tips

  • Unlike English naked, which often suggests a bare body, this word can point to missing protection or tools, so the noun after it helps determine the natural English meaning.

Other meanings

  • exposeddeterminer

Related words

Word lists with this word