N마저

1. Title : N마저

2. Grammar Explanation

The particle 마저 is used in Korean to express the idea of "even" or "to the extent of." It emphasizes that something is included in an extreme or unexpected way, often with a negative or undesirable nuance.

💡 How it works:

1. N마저 is attached to a noun.

2. It emphasizes that the noun being referenced is an extreme example or an additional, unexpected element.

3. Often used in negative or difficult situations to highlight how surprising or extreme the situation is.

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🔎 Usage Patterns

1. N마저 + verb/adjective
   → Expressing that even the last possible option or an extreme situation has occurred.

2. Often used with negative outcomes or undesirable results.

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3. Example Sentences

1. 어머니마저 나를 믿지 않았다. (Even my mother didn't believe me.)

2. 마지막 기회마저 놓쳤어요. (I even missed the last chance.)

3. 친구마저 연락이 끊겼어요.. (Even my friend cut off contact.)

4. 비가 오는 날에 우산마저 잃어버렸어요. (I even lost my umbrella on a rainy day.)

5. 그는 직장마저 잃었어요. (He even lost his job.)

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4. Sample Dialogues

A: 요즘 너무 힘들어. 친구마저 나를 피하는 것 같아.
(I'm having such a hard time these days. Even my friends seem to be avoiding me.)
B: 너무 걱정하지 마. 다시 좋아질 거야.
(Don't worry too much. Things will get better.)

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A: 어제 시험 어땠어?
(How was the test yesterday?)
B: 공부를 많이 했는데 쉬운 문제마저 틀렸어.
(I studied a lot, but I even got the easy question wrong.)

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5. Make Korean Sentences from English!

1. Even my teacher complimented me.

2. Even the restaurant was closed.

3. He even forgot his wallet.

4. Even the cat avoided me.

5. She even cried at the end.

6. Even my younger brother is better than me at soccer.

7. He lost even his phone.

8. Even my boss agreed with me.

9. They didn’t even answer my call.

10. Even the kids were angry.