No. 5,721 in Korean
번이라도
"As many times as" or "even once."
In a sentence
그 이야기를 몇 번이라도 들을 수 있어요.
I can listen to that story any number of times.
번이라도 is used to indicate 'any number of times' in the context of listening to the story.
시험에 실패해도 몇 번이라도 다시 시도할 거예요.
Even if I fail the exam, I will try again any number of times.
번이라도 is used to emphasize the willingness to try as many times as necessary despite failure.
너를 위해서라면 몇 번이라도 기다릴게.
For you, I would wait as many times as needed.
번이라도 conveys the speaker's dedication or willingness to wait multiple times.
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