Vocabulary

남

other people, others

Meaning

남 : other people, others. Refers to someone outside oneself or one's close circle; 남이 includes the subject marker.

Why this form?

다른 사람 — “another person” is neutral; 남 foregrounds self versus others.

Forms not to confuse

다른 사람

다른 사람이 왔어요. — Someone else came.

Examples

남이 자는 걸 지켜보는 사람이 어디 있어요??! — What kind of person watches others sleep?!

남의 물건을 가져가면 안 돼요. — You mustn't take other people's belongings.

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