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너면 너고 나면 나다

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  • 너면 너고 나면 나다

English rendering every person for themselves Literal translation: “you are you and I am I”

Meaning 1

너와 나와는 관계가 없다는 뜻으로, 남에 대하여 전혀 무관심하고 자기의 이익만 채우는 이기적인 태도를 이르는 말.

An expression for a selfish attitude of complete indifference to others and concern only for one’s own interests, meaning that you and I have nothing to do with each other.

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동의어 너는 너고 나는 나다

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Illustration of the first meaning of “너는 너고 나는 나다”: Literally, you and I have no relation; a selfish attitude of utter indifference to others and pursuing only one’s own interests 3 meanings Shared · 2 You do your thing, I’ll do mine Literally, you and I have no relation; a selfish attitude of utter indifference to others and pursuing only one’s own interests

These idioms are linked to the same word, “너”, in the Standard Korean Language Dictionary.

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Illustration of the first meaning of “너 나 할 것 없이”: Everyone, without singling anyone out. everyone without exception Everyone, without singling anyone out. Illustration of the first meaning of “너 죽고 나 죽자”: Said when confronting someone in a fight with one’s life at stake Fight to the death together Said when confronting someone in a fight with one’s life at stake Illustration of the first meaning of “너니 내니 하다”: Try to avoid taking responsibility by blaming one another. Pass the blame back and forth Try to avoid taking responsibility by blaming one another.

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“너면 너고 나면 나다” — every person for themselves: An expression for a selfish attitude of complete indifference to others and concern only for one’s own interests, meaning that you and I have nothing to do with each other.
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