단 하루만
dan haruman
The English phrase "just one day" is translated into Korean as 단 하루만 (dan haruman).
This phrase is used to emphasize that something happens or is allowed for only a single day.
How does it change in a sentence?
You can modify the phrase to change its nuance: replacing the particle 만 (only) with 도 (even/also) creates 단 하루도, which means "not even one day" and is typically used in negative contexts. To express a desperate or conditional wish, you can add -이라도 to create 단 하루만이라도, meaning "even if it is just for one day".
How do you pronounce it?
dan haruman
Did you know?
- In some contexts, the syllable 단 might be linked to the historical concept of 'fixing something in place' or 'tying' through its connection to ancient Middle Korean verb roots.
- The word 단 in this phrase is a homonym with several meanings, including a 'stage' or 'platform', a 'group', and a 'paragraph' in a newspaper.
- While 단 하루만 refers to a length of time, the same sound 단 can also refer to a 'step' or 'stage' in a process, such as a level in a martial arts belt system.
Examples in context
- 회의는 언제까지 진행될까요? – 어, 하루만 걸릴 것 같습니다.Until when will the meeting go on? – Um, I think it will take just one more day.
- 단 하루만 휴식이 필요해요.dan haruman hyusigi piryohaeyo.I need just one day of rest.
- 이 행사는 단 하루만 진행됩니다.i haengsaneun dan haruman jinhaengdoemnida.This event is held for just one day.
- 단 하루만이라도 너를 보고 싶어.dan harumirado neoreul bogo sipeo.I want to see you even if it's just for one day.
Example conversation
Minjun asks Minji about a special discount at a store.
- 민준 Min-jun이 세일은 단 하루만 하는 건가요?i seireun dan haruman haneun geongayo?Is this sale for just one day?
- 민지 Min-ji네, 민준 씨, 오늘 단 하루만 해요.ne, Minjun ssi, oneul dan haruman haeyo.Yes, Minjun, it is only for today, just one day.
- 민준 Min-jun그럼 지금 바로 사야겠어요.geureom jigeum baro sayagesseoyo.Then I should buy it right now.
- 민지 Min-ji민준 씨, 서두르는 게 좋을 거예요.Minjun ssi, seodureuneun ge joeul geoyeyo.Minjun, you should hurry.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 단, CC BY-SA 4.0.
