N + 만 – Only / just (Limiting Particle)

Conjugation & Pattern

• Noun (N) + 만 (regardless of patchim)
• Replaces 은/는, 이/가, 을/를; attaches after 에, 에서, 에게 (에만, 에서만, 에게만)

Detailed Usage

Attached to a noun to indicate that only that item/person applies, excluding everything else.

Example Sentences

1. 1

   우리 반에서 민수 씨만 안 왔어요.

   Uri baneseo minsu ssiman an wasseoyo.

   In our class, only Minsu did not come.

2. 2

   아침에는 커피만 한 잔 마셔요.

   Achimeneun keopiman han jan masyeoyo.

   In the morning, I drink only one cup of coffee.

3. 3

   오분만 기다려 주세요.

   Obunman gidaryeo juseyo.

   Please wait just five minutes.