많음
maneum
The Korean word for "plenty" is 많음 (maneum).
The noun 많음 refers to a more-than-adequate amount. The word 많이 is a common and versatile word for 'plenty' in Korean.
Meaning: a more-than-adequate amount (noun)
Which one should you use?
The word 엄청 is an informal word used among friends that carries the sense of 'a lot' or 'tons.'
How do you pronounce it?
maneum
Did you know?
- While 많이 means 'plenty' or 'a lot', it is often used as a polite way to tell someone to 'eat plenty' (많이 드세요) when serving a meal, regardless of the actual amount of food.
- When saying 'plenty' in a negative sense, such as 'too much', Koreans use 과하다, which implies that the amount has crossed a boundary of propriety or balance.
- While 많음 is the noun for 'plenty', it is often seen in text messages or online posts as a shorthand way to end a sentence, acting more like a 'complete' marker than a formal noun.
Examples in context
- 예를 들어, 음식이 많이 남았어요.For example, there is plenty of food left.
- 저희 회사는 정보가 풍부해요.Our company has plenty of information.
- 오늘 영화를 엄청 재밌게 봤어.I had plenty of fun watching the movie today.
Example conversation
Seoyeon and Hyeon-woo are preparing for a picnic.
- 서연 Seo-yeon현우 씨, 과일 더 살까요?Hyeon-u ssi, gwail deo salkkayo?Hyeon-woo, should I buy more fruit?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo아니요, 이미 충분함.aniyo, imi chungbunham.No, there is already plenty.
- 서연 Seo-yeon음료수는 괜찮아요?eumryosuneun gwaenchannayo?Is the drink situation okay?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo네, 물이 아주 많음.ne, muri aju manheum.Yes, there is plenty of water.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “plenty” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
