막

막

The Korean word "막" can mean "just," "barely," "roughly," or refer to a "membrane" or "curtain," depending on context.

In this sentence, '막' is used to mean 'just now,' indicating an action that was completed a short time before the moment of speaking.

나는 막 일을 끝내고 집에 왔다.

I just finished work and came home.

Here, '막' is part of '막판,' which means the final or last moment in a sequence or event.

막판에 팀이 점수를 올려 승리를 거두었다.

At the last moment, the team scored and achieved victory.

In this usage, '막' is part of '막무가내,' which implies stubbornness or being insistent without considering others' opinions.

그는 막무가내로 내 말을 듣지 않았다.

He refused to listen to me obstinately.