마는Korean particle · TOPIK 6
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A postpositional particle used when accepting the preceding content while also stating a question about it, a situation that contradicts to it, etc.
형태Forms
Which one you use is decided by what comes in front of it — see the usage rule under each meaning below.
A postpositional particle used when accepting the preceding content while also stating a question about it, a situation that contradicts to it, etc.
앞의 내용을 인정하면서도 그 내용에 대한 의문이나 그와 어긋나는 상황 등을 말할 때 쓰는 조사.
쓰임Usage
Attaches after -다, -냐, -자 or -지 (and similar forms).
'-다', '-냐', '-자', '-지' 등의 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.
예문Examples
나는 아직 그를 실제로 본 적이 없지마는 글을 보면 그가 좋은 사람일 것이라는 생각이 든다.
I've never actually met him, but from his writing, I get the sense he's a good person.
네가 대학에 합격했다는 얘기는 들었다마는 내가 바빠서 미처 축하해 주지를 못했구나.
I heard you got into college, but I was so busy I never got to congratulate you.
이 정도 돈이 너한테 얼마나 도움이 되겠냐마는 그래도 가지고 가라.
I don't know how much this money will help you, but take it anyway.
대화In conversation
이번 공모전에서 재능이 있는 신인 화가들을 발견하셨나요?
Did you discover any talented new painters in this contest?
많은 신인 화가들이 작품을 응모했지마는 아쉽게도 눈에 띄는 작품은 없었어요.
Many new painters submitted works, but unfortunately, none stood out.
관련 문법Related grammar
Other particles you will meet alongside this one.
자주 묻는 질문Common questions
What does 마는 mean in Korean?
마는 is a particle introduced at 6급 (TOPIK 6). A postpositional particle used when accepting the preceding content while also stating a question about it, a situation that contradicts to it, etc.
When do you use 마는?
Attaches after -다, -냐, -자 or -지 (and similar forms). The other shape is 만 — same point, different environment.
What is the difference between 마는 and 만?
None in meaning — they are two shapes of the same particle, and which one appears is decided by the sound in front of it, not by what you want to say.
What TOPIK level is 마는?
6급 — TOPIK 6, mastery. It is one of 56 grammar points at that level.
Definition, usage note, examples and dialogue from the 국립국어원 한국어기초사전, used under CC BY-SA 2.0 KR.