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막내 mang-nae
The youngest; implies cuteness but also the burden of doing all the trivial chores
What does 막내 mean?
막내 (mang-nae) means: The youngest; implies cuteness but also the burden of doing all the trivial chores.
The beloved but exhausted youngest member of a group, family, or K-Pop band.
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How it's actually used
- 우리 팀 막내가 이번에 신입 사원 회식 장소를 예약했어.
uri tim maknaega ibeone sinip sawon hoesik jangsorul yeyakhaesseo.
Our team's youngest member booked the venue for the new employee dinner this time.
💡 Refers to the youngest person in a group handling tasks. - 집에서 늘 막내로만 지내다가 독립하려니 적응이 안 되네.
jibeseo neul maknaeroman jinaedaga dongripharyeoni jeogeungi an doene.
Having always lived as the youngest at home, it's hard to adjust to living independently.
💡 Highlights the identity of being the youngest sibling. - 우리 팀 막내가 회식 자리에서 분위기를 아주 재밌게 띄웠다.
uri tim maknaega hoesik jarieseo bunwigeul aju jaemitge ttiwotda.
The youngest member of our team livened up the company dinner really well.
💡 Refers to the youngest person in a group, often expected to bring energy.
Related words in Titles & Hierarchy
동기 dong-gi-씨 -ssi사모님 sa-mo-nim형님 hyeong-nim갑질(하다) gap-jil-ha-da