Korean word

아무나

Pronunciation

Romanizationamuna

Meaning

  • pronounanyone

Example

아무나 와도 괜찮아요.a mu na wa do kwaen cha na yo

It's okay if anyone comes.

Illustration for 아무나 (anyone)

More examples

이 일은 아무나 할 수 있어요.i i reun a mu na hal ssu i sseo yo

Anyone can do this job.

Core concept

The person chosen is left completely open rather than limited to a specific individual.

Common phrases

  • 아무나 와도 돼요a mu na wa do twae yo

    Anyone may come

  • 아무나 괜찮다a mu na kwaen chan ta

    anyone is fine

Similar words

누구나nuguna: Every person is included in the stated situation.
누구든지nugudeunji: Any person qualifies regardless of personal conditions.
누군가nugunga: A particular person exists, but the identity is not given.
아무도amudo: The negative statement excludes every person.

Definition in Korean

특정인을 한정하지 않고 누구든지 대상이 될 수 있음을 나타내는 대명사teuk jjeong i neul han jeong ha ji an ko nu gu deun ji tae sang i toel ssu i sseu meul na ta nae neun tae myeong sa

Word origin

It is formed from an indefinite base and a particle that broadens the choice to any person.

Usage tips

  • When used about people, it can sound like just anyone, so the surrounding situation shows whether the speaker means broad acceptance or simple lack of concern about identity.

Opposites

  • 아무도amudono onepronoun

Related words

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