개나

This is the 3139th most frequent Korean word.

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개나

"개나" can mean "or something like" or "whatever" in a casual context.


The word '개나' is used informally here to mean even for something as ordinary as a dog, emphasizing the universally good quality of the weather.

오늘은 산책하기에 개나 좋을 날씨네요.

Today is such a good day for even a dog to have a walk.


The phrase '개나 소나' is a common Korean idiom meaning 'anyone,' used here to emphasize that there are no entry restrictions.

개나 소나 이 모임에 들어올 수 있어요.

Anyone, even a dog or a cow, can join this meeting.


In this sentence, '개나' is used figuratively to denote simplicity or triviality, implying that such topics are not to be brought up.

사소한 일에 대해 개나 언급하지 마세요.

Don’t even mention trivial matters like a dog would.