To remain; to be left in Korean 🇰🇷

남다 info.

Tips to Remember:
• Think of "남다" as something that "remains" after the main part is gone. Imagine leftovers on your plate – only the remains are left.
• The sound “nam” can remind you of the English word “numb,” and if something isn’t used, it just “remains” unchanged.

Explanations:
• "남다" means "to remain" or "to be left." It describes something that still exists after other parts are taken or used up. It can refer to time, food, or any remaining quantity.

Synonyms/Similar Words:
• 남겨지다 – used when something is left behind passively.
• 남기다 – means “to leave behind” (often implying an intentional act).

Conjugations of 남다 (Infinitive: 남다; Romanized: namda):

• Present Tense (Polite):
 – 남아요 (namayo)
 Example: "시간이 남아요." (sigan-i namayo) – "There is time left."

• Past Tense (Polite):
 – 남았어요 (namasseoyo)
 Example: "음식이 많이 남았어요." (eumsigi manhi namasseoyo) – "A lot of food was left."

• Future Tense (Polite):
 – 남을 거예요 (nam-eul geoyeyo)
 Example: "내일은 시간이 더 남을 거예요." (naeil-eun sigan-i deo nam-eul geoyeyo) – "There will be more time left tomorrow."

• Progressive Form:
 – 남고 있어요 (namgo isseoyo)
 Example: "돈이 조금 남고 있어요." (doni jogeum namgo isseoyo) – "A little money is remaining."

Additional Example Sentences:
• "시험 끝나고 난 후에 시간이 남았어요."
 Romanization: "Siheom kkeutnago nan hue sigan-i namasseoyo."
 Meaning: "After the exam, there was some time left."

• "남은 자료는 내일 다시 검토할 거예요."
 Romanization: "Nameun jaryo-neun naeil dasi geomtohal geoyeyo."
 Meaning: "The remaining materials will be reviewed again tomorrow."

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