Question

미나가 떠나자 마티는 우울해졌어요 The -마자 part of -자마자 is optional; it is often used in spoken language to emphasize the sense of immediacy. The short version -자 corresponds to the plain 'when' or 'upon'. Additionally, -마자 cannot be dropped if the second clause is an imperative or propositive expression.

Accepted Answer

When Mina left, Martin sank into melancholy

Front	미나가 떠나자 마티는 우울해졌어요
Back	When Mina left, Martin sank into melancholy
Notes	The -마자 part of -자마자 is optional; it is often used in spoken language to emphasize the sense of immediacy. The short version -자 corresponds to the plain 'when' or 'upon'. Additionally, -마자 cannot be dropped if the second clause is an imperative or propositive expression.

마자 미나가 떠나자 마티는 우울해졌어요 Mina Left Martin