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마다Korean particle · TOPIK 2

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TOPIK 2 2급Particles 조사2 senses

One particle with 2 distinct uses in the dictionary. Each is below with its own usage rule and examples.

A postpositional particle that means "everything without exception."

하나하나 빠짐없이 모두의 뜻을 나타내는 조사.

쓰임Usage

Attaches after nouns.

명사 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.

예문Examples

사람마다 생각이 다르다.

Everyone has different thoughts.

날마다 한국 드라마를 본다.

I watch Korean dramas every day.

그 사람은 말끝마다 불평을 한다.

That person complains at every turn of phrase.

대화In conversation

이번 경기에서 질까 봐 떨려.

I'm nervous we might lose this match.

너무 걱정하지 마. 경기마다 최선을 다하는 게 중요하지.

Don't worry too much. What matters is giving your best in every game.

A postpositional particle that means "once during the previously mentioned period of time."

앞말이 가리키는 시기에 한 번씩의 뜻을 나타내는 조사.

쓰임Usage

Usually attaches after words denoting a time.

주로 시간을 나타내는 말 뒤에 붙는다.

예문Examples

시계가 30분마다 종을 친다.

The clock chimes every 30 minutes.

우리 학교는 1년마다 운동회를 한다.

Our school holds a sports day every year.

올림픽 대회는 4년마다 열린다.

The Olympic Games are held every four years.

대화In conversation

지하철 방금 지나갔어요?

Did the subway just pass?

출퇴근 시간에는 보통 3분마다 오니까 곧 올 거예요.

During rush hour, it usually comes every 3 minutes, so it should arrive soon.

관련 문법Related grammar

Other particles you will meet alongside this one.

께 kke (honorific) '에게'; a postpositional particle referring to the ownership or location of an object. TOPIK 2 밖에 bakke A postpositional particle that means "except for that" or "other than that." TOPIK 2 에게로 egero A postpositional particle used to indicate that the entity it is attached to is affected by a certain act. TOPIK 2 에게서 egeseo A postpositional particle referring to the entity from which a certain act originates. TOPIK 2 에다가 edaga 에다 A postpositional particle referring to a certain location. TOPIK 2 에서부터 eseobuteo A postpositional particle that indicates something is the starting point of an action or event or it is the subject that causes it. TOPIK 2

자주 묻는 질문Common questions

What does 마다 mean in Korean?

마다 is a particle introduced at 2급 (TOPIK 2). A postpositional particle that means "everything without exception." It has 2 distinct senses, all listed on this page.

When do you use 마다?

Attaches after nouns.

What TOPIK level is 마다?

2급 — TOPIK 2, elementary. It is one of 45 grammar points at that level.

Definition, usage note, examples and dialogue from the 국립국어원 한국어기초사전, used under CC BY-SA 2.0 KR.