This is the 1598th most frequent Korean word.
많지
"많지" means "there are many" or "it's a lot."
The word '많지' here is used in a negative form to convey 'not many'. It's describing the quantity of people being scarce.
사람들이 많지 않아서 조용하네요.
Since there are not many people, it's quiet.
The word '많지' is used comparatively, implying the need for a moderate amount rather than a large quantity.
우리는 더 많지 않은 선택지가 필요합니다.
We need more alternatives that are not excessive.
'많지' is utilized in a confirmation-seeking context, asking if the statement about the large number of books is correct.