이만
iman
이만 (iman) (eman) is a Korean phrase.
이만 is used to signal that a certain action, such as a conversation, a meeting or a task, is being concluded or cut short.
How does it change in a sentence?
In a sentence, 이만 often functions as an adverbial phrase that precedes a verb of stopping or finishing, such as 그만두다 (to stop) or 마치다 (to finish).
How do you pronounce it?
iman
Did you know?
- If you use 이만 in a very formal setting, you might pair it with 들어가겠습니다 (I will go in/enter) to signal that you are withdrawing from the room to conclude the interaction.
- When ending a professional email, 이만 is frequently used in the closing line 이만 줄입니다 which literally means 'I will shorten [this letter] now'.
- In digital messaging, Koreans often shorten the sentiment of 이만 by using only the consonants ㅇㅁ or simply ending a sentence with a period to signal they are stepping away from the chat.
Examples in context
- 이만 씨, 안녕하세요?Hello, Eman!
- 이제 이만 가볼게요.ije iman gabolgeyo.I will go now.
- 오늘은 이만 마칠까요?oneureun iman machilkkayo?Shall we finish for today?
Example conversation
Two colleagues are leaving the office.
- 지은 Ji-eun지훈 씨, 이만 퇴근할까요?Jihun ssi, iman toegeunhalkkayo?Jihun, shall we finish work now?
- 지훈 Ji-hun네, 저도 마침 다 했어요.ne, jeodo machim da haesseoyo.Yes, I just finished as well.
- 지은 Ji-eun그럼 내일 봐요.geureom naeil bwayo.See you tomorrow then.
- 지훈 Ji-hun네, 조심히 가세요.ne, josimhi gaseyo.Yes, get home safely.
