No. 1,318 in Korean
든
The Korean particle "든" means "whether," "either," or "whatever," expressing choices or indifference.
In a sentence
남든 여든 모두 참석해야 합니다.
Men or women, everyone must attend.
In this sentence, '든' is used to mean 'no matter who' when listing options in a general context.
학교에 가든, 집에 있든, 공부는 해야 합니다.
Whether you go to school or stay at home, you must study.
Here, '든' expresses 'whether or not' to present alternative actions or states.
책이든, 영화든 자기 계발을 도울 수 있습니다.
Books or movies can help with self-improvement.
In this example, '든' indicates 'or' to enumerate choices that are applicable in the situation.
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