Vocabulary

N 따위(는)

things like; the likes of (disparaging)

Meaning

N 따위(는) — things like; the likes of (disparaging)

Why this form?

조차 — even : highlights an extreme or unexpected case, often under negation; N 따위(는) dismisses or belittles the noun.

Natural usage

Learn this as a unit: translating each component literally does not always give the intended meaning.

Forms not to confuse

조차

이름조차 기억나지 않아요. — I cannot even remember the name.

Examples

네 변명 따윈 듣고 싶지도 않아!! — I don’t even want to hear your excuses!

변명 따위는 필요 없어요. — I don't need excuses like that.

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