Level 4

나름

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '나름' is used to express that something depends on each person's own way, method, or perspective. It often implies that there is no single correct way, but rather various approaches or opinions depending on the individual or situation.

Common Contexts

'나름' is frequently used in everyday conversation to acknowledge differences in opinion, effort, or style. It can be combined with words like '대로' (as, in the manner of) to emphasize the individuality of the approach.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 나름대로: "in one's own way"; used to highlight personal effort or method.
  • 나름의 + noun: "one's own + noun"; to specify something unique to a person or thing.
  • 나름 다르다: "different depending on"; to express variation among people or things.

Register and Nuance

'나름' is neutral and commonly used in both spoken and written Korean. It conveys respect for individual differences without judgment. Learners should avoid confusing '나름' with '나름이다,' which is a related expression meaning "it depends on."

Common Mistake

A frequent learner mistake is to use '나름' without a following noun or phrase that clarifies what is being depended on. Always pair '나름' with a noun or '대로' to make the meaning clear.

Example Sentences

사람마다 나름의 생각이 다르다.

Sarammada nareumui saenggagi dareuda.

Each person has their own way of thinking.

이 문제는 나름대로 해결 방법이 있다.

I munjeneun nareumdaero haegyeol bangbeobi itda.

This problem has solutions depending on the approach.

나름 열심히 준비했지만 결과가 좋지 않았다.

Nareum yeolsimhi junbihatjiman gyeolgwa ga johji anatta.

I prepared as best as I could, but the result was not good.