Question

-(이)나 -(이)나 takes on various meanings depending on its usage. There are four distinct usages of -(이)나:listing of two or more choice options ('or');denoting a second-best option ('or something');marking greater-than-expected quantity ('as many as');expressing approximation or generalization.-(이)나 attaches to nouns. The -이나 form comes after consonants; -나 follows vowels. -나 can follow verbs nominalized by -기.

Accepted Answer

or / indifference / second-best option / greater than expected / as many as / approximations / generalizations

Front	-(이)나
Back	or / indifference / second-best option / greater than expected / as many as / approximations / generalizations
Notes	-(이)나 takes on various meanings depending on its usage. There are four distinct usages of -(이)나: listing of two or more choice options ('or'); denoting a second-best option ('or something'); marking greater-than-expected quantity ('as many as'); expressing approximation or generalization. -(이)나 attaches to nouns. The -이나 form comes after consonants; -나 follows vowels. -나 can follow verbs nominalized by -기.

이)나 Second Best Option 나 Indifference Greater Expected Approximations