(으)나마

Reluctant acceptance

In English: at least, although, even though

Expresses the speaker's reluctant acceptance of a situation as-is, even though it is not entirely satisfactory.

• 너나마 와 주어서 다행이다.

  neonama wa jueoseo dahaengida.

  I'm glad at least you came.

• 반찬 없는 밥이나마 많이 자시게.

  반찬 엄는 바비나마 마니 자시게.said like thisbanchan eomneun babinama mani jasige.

  Even though it's a meal without side dishes, please eat your fill.

• 먼발치로나마 보게 되어 기뻤다.

  먼발치로나마 보게 되어 기뻗따.said like thismeonbalchironama boge doeeo gippeotda.

  I was happy to see it, even if only from a distance.

• 변변치는 못하나마 많이 잡수십시오.

  변변치는 모타나마 마니 잡쑤십씨오.said like thisbyeonbyeonchineun motanama mani japsusipsio.

  It’s nothing special, but please help yourself.

• 늦었으나마 인사드립니다.

  느저쓰나마 인사드림니다.said like thisneujeosseunama insadeurimnida.

  Although it's late, I'd like to extend my greetings.

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