N+(이)나

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Listing choice

Can be used to list two or more choices and one of them will be chosen. V+거나 is the same but with verbs.

Example

한가할 때는 책이나 영화를 봅니다.

When I have free time, I either read books or watch movies.
학교 갈 때는 버스나 전철을 타고 갑니다.

When going to school, I take the bus or subway.

Related to

no less than

It expresses that the amount of something is much more than expected or higher than the standard.

Example

at least

It expresses that the choice is not really one's first choice but it is fine as the second best option.

Example

오늘 오후에 시간 있으면 카페에나 갑시다.

If you have time this afternoon, let's, at least, go to a cafe.

When the best option is not available, any other options are basically the same, any of them is fine.

When choosing the next best option, the second best.

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