그냥
geunyang
The English word "just" can be translated into Korean as 그냥 (geunyang).
그냥 is used to indicate that something happened for no particular reason or without a specific purpose.
How do you pronounce it?
geunyang
Did you know?
- The word 그냥 shares a semantic link with the Japanese word ただ, which can mean 'simply' or, interestingly, 'free of charge'.
- In Korean, saying 그냥 can be a clever way to avoid giving a detailed explanation when you find a question too personal or intrusive.
- 그냥 is frequently used in K-pop lyrics and romantic dramas to express an inexplicable, 'just because' type of love that defies logic.
Examples in context
- 그건 그냥 안 멋져.That's just not cool.This sentence is useful for using 그냥 to express that something is not cool.Tatoeba #8533751 by Eunhee, translation #8511269 by CK
- 나는 그냥 쉬고 싶어.I just want to rest.This sentence shows how to use 그냥 to express a desire to rest.Tatoeba #8361470 by Eunhee, translation #1887450 by CK
- 이건 그냥 내 의견이다.This is just my personal opinion.This sentence demonstrates using 그냥 when stating a personal opinion.Tatoeba #11110720 by intertime, translation #2968936 by Hybrid
- 제가 딱 퇴근하려고 했을 때, 전화가 왔어요.When I was about to leave work, I received a phone call.
- 그냥 집에서 잠을 자려고 했어.I just wanted to sleep at home.
- 그냥 말해봤어.I just said it.
- 17 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Minjun and Minji are talking about why Minjun is staring at the window.
- 민준 Min-jun민준: 뭘 보고 있어?Minjun: mwol bogo isseo?What are you looking at?
- 민지 Min-ji민지: 그냥 보고 있어.Minji: geunyang bogo isseo.I'm just looking.
- 민준 Min-jun민준: 특별한 이유라도 있어?Minjun: teukbyeolhan iyurado isseo?Is there a particular reason?
- 민지 Min-ji민지: 아니, 그냥.Minji: ani, geunyang.No, just because.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 그냥, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
