Korean

Particle

이나 • ‎(ina)

1. just; at least

   헛소리 말고 잠이나 자라.‎

   Heotsori malgo jamina jara.

   Don't be silly and just go to sleep.

2. or

   일반 배송은 이틀이나 사흘 정도 걸립니다.‎

   Ilban baesong-eun iteurina saheul jeongdo geollimnida.

   Regular delivery takes two or three days.

3. no less than

   나 살 2kg이나 쪘어.‎

   Na sal 2kgina jjyeosseo.

   I gained no less than 4 pounds!

4. no matter which/who

   마음에 드는 것이면 어느 것이나 좋다.‎

   Ma-eume deuneun geosimyeon eoneu geosina jota.

   Anything you'd like is suitable.

Alternative forms

• 나 (na)

Usage notes

The particle 이나 (ina) is used after a consonant, whereas 나 (na) is used after a vowel.