N + 만도 못하다

1. Title

N + 만도 못하다: A Strong Comparative Expression for Negative Evaluation

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2. Grammar Explanation

The expression "N + 만도 못하다" is used to express a strong negative comparison between two nouns. It implies that one thing or person is even worse or less than the other — not even reaching the level of something usually considered less significant or inferior.

• It is stronger and more negative in nuance than "보다 못하다", which simply means "to be worse than."

• Using 만도 못하다 adds emotional weight or criticism, suggesting disbelief or disappointment.

Structure:

• Noun + 만도 못하다

Examples of nouns you might see:

• 사람 (person), 아이 (child), 기계 (machine), 동물 (animal), 학생 (student)

Meaning nuance:

• 너는 애만도 못하냐? = “Are you worse than a kid?” (Strongly critical, maybe insulting)

• 그건 내 강아지만도 못해. = “That’s not even as good as my dog.” (Insulting or extremely negative comparison)

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3. Example Sentences

1. 너 정말 친구만도 못하네.
   (You’re worse than my friend - when I argue with my sister lol.)

2. 이렇게 아무 생각 없이 행동하면 동물만도 못하다고 생각하지 않아?
   (Don’t you think acting without thinking makes you worse than an animal?)

3. 그 사람은 손님을 대하는 태도가 너만도 못했어.
   (His attitude toward customers was worse than yours.)

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4. Sample Dialogues

Dialogue 1:
A: 야, 너 왜 그렇게 무례하게 말해?
B: 미안, 그냥 너무 화가 나서…
A: 그래도 그건 사람만도 못한 행동이야.

(Translation)
A: Hey, why are you speaking so rudely?
B: Sorry, I was just really angry...
A: Still, that’s behavior worse than a person’s.

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Dialogue 2:
A: 이 프로젝트 어떻게 이렇게 됐지? 완전 엉망이야.
B: 그러게. 내 생각엔 이건 AI만도 못한 결과야.

(Translation)
A: How did this project end up like this? It's a total mess.
B: I know. I think even AI could’ve done better than this.

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5. Make Korean Sentences from English!

1. I’m not even as good as my younger brother at cooking.

2. My friend says I’m not even as dependable as a dog.

3. This computer is worse than an old calculator.

4. My sister said her boyfriend is worse than a child.

5. I can't believe I'm doing worse than a beginner.

6. My coworker acts worse than a robot.

7. That response is worse than saying nothing.

8. The food here is worse than what I make at home.

9. This performance was worse than a student’s presentation.

10. The service today was worse than a vending machine.