Let's learn how to use the N-(이)나 -(이)나 할 것 없이 Korean Grammar with some simple and easy-to-understand example sentences.
N-(이)나 -(이)나 할 것 없이 - “Regardless of… / Without exception / No matter whether A or B…”
USE:
This expression means:
“Regardless of… / Without exception / No matter whether A or B…”
Used when everyone/everything in the group is included, no exceptions.
It shows that A, B, and everything else all fit the same condition.
CONJUGATION RULE
Attach the particle -(이)나 after each noun and then add 할 것 없이.
Noun + (이)나 + Noun + (이)나 + 할 것 없이
Works with two items OR bigger categories.
EXAMPLE SENTENCES:
1. Two items
아이들이나 어른들이나 할 것 없이 모두 기뻐했어요.
→ Regardless of whether they were kids or adults, everyone was happy.학생이나 선생님이나 할 것 없이 바빴어요.
→ Whether they were students or teachers, everyone was busy.
2. Large/general group
남자나 여자나 할 것 없이 이 노래를 좋아해요.
→ Men or women, everyone likes this song.한국이나 외국이나 할 것 없이 이 문제가 심각해요.
→ Whether in Korea or abroad, this problem is serious everywhere.
3. Situational
봄이나 겨울이나 할 것 없이 그는 항상 등산해요.
→ No matter if it’s spring or winter, he always hikes.어디서나 누구나 할 것 없이 안전이 가장 중요해요.
→ No matter the place or the person, safety is most important.
Additional Notes
Highlights universality → something applies to everyone or everything mentioned.
Similar to “A든 B든 상관없이”, but slightly stronger and more formal.
Mostly used with nouns, not verbs.
Often used in writing, announcements, or explanations.
