What does 마다 mean?
마다 means "For each situation; depending on the situation." in Korean.
How it works here
‘상황마다’ combines ‘상황’ with ‘-마다’ to mean that each situation is different.
Key expression
N마다
Depending on each situation; for each N
‘N마다’ (each N/depending on each N) marks separate units and emphasizes differences among them.
When it's used
Used when saying that a single rule cannot apply equally to all situations or people.
The line
이건 상황마다 다르지
This differs depending on the situation.
Explaining that things vary when comparing different situations or cases.
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More examples
사람마다 취향이 달라서 추천 메뉴가 달라요.
People’s tastes differ, so the recommended menu differs from person to person.
계절마다 필요한 옷이 다르다.
The clothes we need differ by season.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
마다
이건 상황마다 다르지
This differs depending on the situation.
- Saying that everything is always the same
- Explaining that situations differ, so one general answer is difficult
- Urging someone to choose only one
Show the answer
Explaining that situations differ, so one general answer is difficult
depending on each situation; for each N. ‘N마다’ (each N/depending on each N) marks separate units and emphasizes differences among them.
Other words in this line
- 이거
- This
- 상황
- Situation
- 다르다
- To be different
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