Korean word

얼마나

Pronunciation

Romanizationeolmana

Meaning

  • adverbhow

Example

그 영화가 얼마나 재미있어?keu yeong hwa ga eol ma na chae mi i sseo

How interesting is that movie?

Illustration for 얼마나 (how)

More examples

서울까지 얼마나 걸려요?seo ul kka ji eol ma na keol lyeo yo

How long does it take to get to Seoul?

Core concept

A pointer on a scale asks how large, strong, or great something is, including its amount or degree.

Common phrases

  • 얼마나 걸려요eol ma na keol lyeo yo

    how long

  • 얼마나 비싸요eol ma na pi ssa yo

    how expensive

  • 얼마나 자주eol ma na cha ju

    how often

Similar words

얼마eolma: Asks about a price, amount, distance, or length of time.
어느 정도eoneu cheongdo: Gives a rough idea of a level or amount.

Definition in Korean

어떤 상태나 행동의 정도나 분량이 어느 정도인지 묻거나 감탄할 때 쓰는 말.eo tteon sang tae na haeng dong ui cheong do na pul lyang i eo neu cheong do in ji mut kkeo na kam tan hal ttae sseu neun mal

Word origin

The word combines 얼마 (eolma, "how much") with 나 (na, "a suffix showing uncertainty or emphasis"), leaving the amount or degree open to question.

Usage tips

  • For English-speaking learners, context shows whether this broad question word is best expressed with how or how much in English.

Other meanings

  • how muchadverb

Related words

  • 얼마eolmahow muchnoun
  • 얼마만큼eolmamankeumto what extentadverb

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