Korean grammar - Or and Either - (이)나 |
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Nouns can be linked using the particle (이)나 meaning 'or'. This particle connects nouns to form a clause with the relevant marker attached only to the final noun in the clause. -- For example if the clause is the object then the object marker 을/를 is attached to only the final noun in the clause. All the other nouns end with (이)나. |
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사과나 오렌지를 먹을 거예요.
(I) will eat either an apple or an orange. |
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서울대나 연세대가 좋아요.
(I) like Seoul University or Yonsei University. |
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의사나 간호사하고 이야기할 거예요.
(I) will talk with a doctor or a nurse. |
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저는 소방관이나 경찰관이 될 거예요.
I will become a fireman or a policeman. |
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피아노나 바이올린을 공부할 거예요.
(I) will study piano or violin. |
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운동화나 테니스화가 필요해요.
(I) need sneakers or tennis shoes.
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친구에게 차나 커피를 만들어 줬어요?
Did (you) make tea or coffee for (your) friend? |
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펜이나 연필을 빌릴 수 있어요?
Can (I) borrow a pen or pencil? |
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술이나 담배는 못 해요.
(I) can’t drink or smoke.
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우리는 역사나 철학을 공부하고 싶어요.
We want to study history or philosophy. |
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저는 건축가나 디자이너가 되고 싶어요.
I want to become an architect or designer. |
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저희는 영화관이나 미술관에 갈 거예요.
We will go to the cinema or art gallery. |
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형이나 누나한테 말하고 싶어요.
(I) want to tell (my) (male's) older brother or (male's) older sister. |
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아이에게 우유나 물을 주었어요?
Did (you) give the child (some) milk or water? |
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미국이나 영국으로 공부하러 갈 거예요.
(I) will go to America or England to study. |
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파스타나 피자 어때요?
How about pasta or pizza? |
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Literally: I can't do either alcohol or tobacco.