N + 마저 (Even the last remaining..., including even)
Meaning: Even (the very last one) (indicates that even the final remaining person or thing is included, usually in an unfavorable outcome).
Conjugation & Pattern
- Noun (N) + 마저 (regardless of batchim)
Detailed Usage
Used when one misfortune is compounded by the loss or failure of the very last remaining thing/person. Also used as an adverb before verbs meaning 'finish off the rest' (e.g., 마저 먹다).
Example Sentences
- 1
내 생일을 부모님마저 잊어버리고 계셨다.
Nae saengireul bumonimmajeo ijeobeorigo gyesyeotda.
Even my own parents had forgotten my birthday.
- 2
비가 쏟아지는데 바람마저 심하게 불어서 도저히 걸어갈 수가 없었다.
Biga ssodajineunde barammajeo simhage bureoseo dojeohi georeogal suga eopseotda.
Rain was pouring down and even the wind blew fiercely, so there was no way I could walk.
- 3
모두 떠나고 마지막 남은 친구마저 나를 외면했다.
Modu tteonago majimak nameun chingumajeo nareul oemyeonhaetda.
Everyone left, and even the last remaining friend turned their back on me.
Important Notes
While 조차 stresses the most basic/unexpected item, 마저 stresses the very last remaining item.
