마지막
majimak[ma̠d͡ʑima̠k̚]
The English word 'last' is translated into Korean as 마지막 (majimak).
마지막 is used to describe something that is final. While it primarily functions as an adjective, it can also act as a noun meaning 'the end' or 'the last one'.
Meaning: final (adj)
Which one should you use?
While 마지막 is the standard way to say 'last', you may encounter the more formal or dramatic term 최후 in specific contexts, such as 'the final stand' or 'the last moments of life'. Additionally, do not confuse 'last' in the sense of finality with the words for 'recent' or 'previous'. For 'recent', use 최근, for 'previous or past', use 지난 and specifically for 'previous year', use 작년.
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How does it change in a sentence?
마지막 can function as both an adjective and a noun.
How do you pronounce it?
majimak
What mistakes should you avoid?
Because the English word 'last' can be an adjective (final) or a verb (to endure), English speakers may mistakenly use 마지막 when they actually mean 'to endure or continue over time'. In those cases, use 지속되다 or 계속되다 instead.
Did you know?
- The word 마지막 is traced back to the 15th century and first appeared in the Worin seokbo, a Buddhist text written in 1459.
- The term 말단 is used to describe the 'last' part of a hierarchy or a structural terminal, such as the lowest rank in a company.
- In a survival game or competitive setting, rather than calling someone 'the last' person using 마지막, it is more natural to use the word 생존자, which means 'survivor'.
Examples in context
- 넌 인류의 마지막 희망이야.You're the last hope for humanity.This sentence uses 마지막 to describe a final hope.Tatoeba #8361859 by Eunhee, translation #1657703 by Spamster
- 일요일은 일주일의 마지막 날이다.Sunday is the last day of the week.This sentence uses 마지막 to refer to the last day of a week.Tatoeba #3923699 by imjcooper, translation #281873 by Zifre
- 톰은 마지막 순간에 마음을 바꿨다.Tom changed his mind at the last minute.This sentence uses 마지막 to describe the last minute.Tatoeba #5526075 by raining211, translation #1095311 by CK
- 마지막 날 (majimak nal)Last day
- 최후의 연극 (choihui-ui yeongeuk)The last play
- 최근 컴퓨터 (choigeun keompyuteo)Latest computer
- 마지막으로 말하자면 (majimak-euro malhajamyeon)Finally, to conclude
- 지난 달 (jinan dal)Last month
- 지난 해 (jinan hae)Last year
- 저번 주에 마지막 업무를 해결했어요. (Jeobeon jue majimak eopmu-reul haegyeolhaesseoyo)I finished the last task last week.
- 작년에 지난 달보다 더 추웠어. (Jagyeone jinan dalboda deo chuweosseo)Last year was colder than last month.
- 오늘은 마지막 날이에요. (Oneureun majimak nal-ieyo)Today is the last day.
- 11 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ji-eun and Hyeon-woo are ordering food at a restaurant.
- 지은 Ji-eun이게 우리의 마지막 주문인가요?Ige uri-ui majimak jumun-ingayo?Is this our last order?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo네, 이제 다 시켰어요.Ne, ije da sikyeosseoyo.Yes, we ordered everything now.
- 지은 Ji-eun마지막으로 음료수 하나만 더 시켜요.Majimak-euro eumryosu hanaman deo sikyeoyo.Let's order just one more drink for the last one.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo좋아요, 콜라 하나 주문할게요.Joayo, kolla hana jumunhalgeyo.Sounds good, I'll order one cola.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “last” translations and entries 마지막, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 마지막, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
