No. 18,221 in Korean
숨어만
"숨어만" means "only hiding" or "just hiding."
In a sentence
그스러운 돼지들은 숨어만 있다.
Those mischievous pigs just keep hiding.
The phrase "숨어만 있다" suggests that the pigs are engaging solely in hiding, emphasizing exclusivity of this action.
너는 숨어만 있지 않고 상황을 해결해야 해.
You should not only remain hidden but also resolve the situation.
Here, "숨어만 있지 않고" indicates that merely hiding is less desirable and highlights the need for additional action.
그는 너무 부끄러워서 숨어만 있었어.
He was so embarrassed that he just stayed hidden.
In this case, "숨어만 있었어" conveys that the individual exclusively stayed hidden as a result of embarrassment.
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