Korean word

이만

Pronunciation

Romanizationiman

Meaning

  • adverbthis much

Example

이만 하면 충분해.i man ha myeon chung bun hae

If you do this much, it's enough.

Illustration for 이만 (this much)

More examples

이만있으면 괜찮아.i ma ni sseu myeon kwaen cha na

If there is this much, that's fine.

Core concept

A speaker points to a limited amount and treats it as the stopping point.

Common phrases

  • 이만하면i man ha myeon

    if this much will do

  • 이만있으면i ma ni sseu myeon

    if there is this much

Similar words

이만큼imankeum: A shown amount or degree serves as a clear reference for what is meant.
이쯤ijjeum: An approximate point marks where the current situation stands.
그만keuman: Further action stops because continuing is no longer needed.
충분히chungbunhi: A needed amount or period of time is fully available, with room to spare.

Definition in Korean

대략 그 정도임을 나타내거나 그 정도에서 멈추어도 된다는 뜻을 더 강조하는 부사.tae ryak keu cheong do i meul na ta nae geo na keu cheong do e seo meom chu eo do toen da neun tteu seul teo kang jo ha neun pu sa

Word origin

No reliable origin is established for this adverb, whose modern use signals that the amount reached is enough or that nothing more is needed.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, it can close a task or exchange in a natural way when the speaker considers the amount sufficient.

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