Etymology

First attested in the Seokbo sangjeol (釋譜詳節 / 석보상절), 1447, as 나못가지 (Yale: namwoskaci). Equivalent to 나무 (namu) + —ㅅ— (-s-) + 가지 (gaji).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /na̠mut̚k͈a̠d͡ʑi/ ~ /na̠muk͈a̠d͡ʑi/
• Phonetic hangeul: 나묻까지/나무까지