마다
Attached to a noun to mean 'every' or 'each'. It expresses repetition or that something applies equally to all members of a group.
Summary
Equivalent
Every / Each
Also: 매- (Prefix for Every, e.g., 매일, 매주)
Example
Every student thinks differently. (Each student has different thoughts.)
학생들마다 생각하는 것이 다릅니다.
Grammar rules
- Attach '마다' directly to the noun (e.g., 주말마다, 사람마다, 집마다).
- Note that for time words starting with '매' (like 매일, 매달), adding '마다' is redundant but sometimes used for emphasis (매일마다).
- When used with time words, it means something happens regularly without exception.
일요일마다 교회에 가요. (I go to church every Sunday.)
Patterns
All Nouns (Time/Place/People)
N/A · Noun + 마다
Example sentences
Every student thinks differently. (Each student has different thoughts.)
학생들마다 생각하는 것이 다릅니다.
The train departs every one hour.
기차는 한 시간마다 출발합니다.
I work a part-time job every school vacation.
방학마다 아르바이트를 해요.
Conversation
A: When do you exercise, Sumi?
수미 씨는 언제 운동을 해요?
B: I go jogging every morning.
저는 아침마다 조깅을 해요.
Practice
Fill in the blank
Select the correct particle for repetition/group inclusivity.
Classes.
Routine.