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Nor

nɔr
Extremely common
800 - 900
800 - 900
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또는 아니다 (Neither/Nor), 그리고 아니다 (And not), 또한 아니다 (Neither... nor...)

Nor meanings in Korean

또는 아니다 (Neither/Nor)

Example:
She likes neither coffee nor tea.
그녀는 커피도 차도 좋아하지 않는다.
He is neither tall nor short.
그는 키가 크지도 작지도 않다.
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used in negative constructions to indicate that two or more alternatives are not true.
Note: In Korean, the structure often combines '도' (also) and '아니다' (not) to convey a similar meaning.

그리고 아니다 (And not)

Example:
I cannot sing, nor can I dance.
나는 노래를 부를 수 없고, 춤도 출 수 없다.
They don't like ice cream, nor do they enjoy cake.
그들은 아이스크림도 좋아하지 않고, 케이크도 즐기지 않는다.
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used to connect two clauses, emphasizing that both are negative.
Note: This usage often emphasizes the second clause more strongly in Korean.

또한 아니다 (Neither... nor...)

Example:
Neither John nor his brother came to the party.
존이나 그의 형제는 파티에 오지 않았다.
You can have neither the cake nor the cookies.
너는 케이크도 쿠키도 가질 수 없다.
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used in sentences to negate two subjects or objects.
Note: In Korean, '도' is often used with the negative '아니다' to indicate exclusion.

Nor's synonyms

neither

Used to introduce the second element in a negative construction.
Example: Neither John nor Mary wanted to go to the party.
Note: Similar in meaning to 'nor,' but 'neither' is often used to refer to two things or people.

not

Used to introduce a further negative statement.
Example: He is not a doctor, nor is he a lawyer.
Note: While 'nor' is used in negative constructions to connect two negative alternatives, 'not' is used to negate a single statement.

no

Used to indicate a negative response or denial.
Example: I have no interest in politics, nor do I follow the news.
Note: Similar to 'not,' 'no' is used to negate a statement but can also be used to express a lack of something.

Nor expressions, common phrases

neither...nor

This phrase is used to indicate that two or more things are not happening or not true.
Example: She neither eats meat nor dairy products.
Note: The usage of 'neither...nor' emphasizes the negative aspect of both options.

nor do I

This phrase is used to express agreement or to add a similar negative statement to what has been said.
Example: I don't like seafood, nor do I enjoy spicy food.
Note: It is a more formal or literary way of expressing agreement compared to 'me neither'.

nor does he

Similar to 'nor do I,' this phrase is used to show agreement or to add a negative statement about another person.
Example: She doesn't like crowded places, nor does he.
Note: It is a formal or literary way of expressing agreement about a third person.

nor am I

This phrase is used to express agreement or to add a negative statement about oneself.
Example: I am not a fan of horror movies, nor am I interested in thrill rides.
Note: It is a more formal or literary way of expressing agreement compared to 'me neither'.

nor was I

This phrase is used to express agreement or to add a negative statement about a past situation involving oneself.
Example: I wasn't informed about the meeting, nor was I invited.
Note: It is a more formal or literary way of expressing agreement about a past situation compared to 'me neither'.

nor should you

This phrase is used to give advice or to suggest that the listener should not do something.
Example: I don't think you should go alone, nor should you underestimate the risks.
Note: It is a more formal or literary way of giving advice compared to 'you shouldn't'.

nor is it

This phrase is used to emphasize a negative or contrary point about a situation or statement.
Example: The situation isn't as simple as it seems, nor is it easy to solve.
Note: It is a more formal or literary way of emphasizing a negative aspect compared to 'it isn't'.

Nor everyday (slang) expressions

Ain't

Ain't is a contraction of 'am not', 'is not', 'are not', 'have not', or 'has not'. It is commonly used in informal spoken English.
Example: I ain't going to the party, nor do I want to.
Note: Ain't is considered non-standard English and is generally avoided in formal writing.

Nuh-uh

Nuh-uh is a casual way to express disagreement or the negative form of 'yes'.
Example: I'm not a fan of pineapple on pizza, nor am I a fan of olives.
Note: Nuh-uh is more informal and conversational compared to 'no'.

Nope

Nope is a casual and informal way of saying 'no'.
Example: I haven't seen the movie yet, nor do I plan to watch it.
Note: Nope is less formal than 'no' and is often used in spoken language or informal writing.

Not gonna

Not gonna is a contraction of 'not going to'. It expresses future actions or intentions.
Example: I'm not gonna be able to make it to the meeting, nor do I have any updates to share.
Note: Not gonna is colloquial and more informal compared to 'not going to'.

No way

No way is an informal expression used to show disbelief or strong disagreement.
Example: I can't believe she said that, nor can I understand her reasoning.
Note: No way is more expressive and colloquial than saying 'no'.

Hell no

Hell no is a very emphatic and informal way of saying 'absolutely not'.
Example: Hell no, I won't lend you my car, nor will I reconsider
Note: Hell no is much stronger and more forceful than just saying 'no'.

No dice

No dice is a slang term meaning 'no success or luck'.
Example: I asked for a raise, but no dice, nor any recognition for my hard work.
Note: No dice is more informal and expressive than saying 'no luck' or 'no success'.

Nor - Examples

I don't like coffee nor tea.
나는 커피도, 차도 좋아하지 않는다.
He didn't come, nor did he call.
그는 오지 않았고, 전화도 하지 않았다.
I will not accept this proposal, nor any other.
나는 이 제안을 받아들이지 않을 것이며, 다른 제안도 마찬가지이다.

Nor grammar

Nor - Coordinating conjunction (Coordinating conjunction) / Coordinating conjunction (Coordinating conjunction)
Lemma: nor
Conjugations
Syllables, Separation and Stress
nor Contains 1 syllables: nor
Phonetic transcription: nər
nor , nər (The red syllable is stressed)

Nor - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
nor: 800 - 900 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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