This is the 18417th most frequent Korean word.
시간이나
"시간이나" means "time or so" or "time around."
In this sentence, '시간이' refers to 'some time,' and '날 때마다' indicates 'whenever.' Combined, '시간이 나다' means 'to have time free.'
저는 시간이 날 때마다 산책을 합니다.
Whenever I have some time, I go for a walk.
Here, '시간이나' is used to list 'time or money,' showing options or items that share similar considerations.
시간이나 돈은 효율적으로 사용해야 합니다.
Time or money should be used efficiently.
In this phrase, '시간이 없어' means 'didn’t have time,' showing a lack of time as the reason for postponement.