Pattern: -(으)ㄹ 뿐이다
-(으)ㄹ 뿐이다 (-(eu)ㄹppun-i-da, (eu)ㄹppunida)
-(으)ㄹ 뿐이다 emphasizes that an action or state is the only thing happening.
When and how native speakers actually use it.
Expresses 'only' or 'just' doing something, nothing more.
When to use
explaining situation, self-defense, emphasizing fact
The nuance
Attach -(으)ㄹ 뿐이다 to a verb stem to mean 'only do that action'. It can describe present or future situations and can be used in both negative and positive contexts.
나는 그냥 친구를 기다릴 뿐이다.
na-neun geu-nyang chin-gu-reul gi-da-ril ppun-i-da., na neun geu nyang chin gu reul gi da ril ppun i da.
'기다릴 뿐이다' correctly means 'only waiting' here.
그는 거짓말을 할 뿐이다.
geu-neun geo-jis-mal-eul hal ppun-i-da., geu neun geo jis mal eul hal ppun i da.
'할 뿐이다' appropriately means 'only does that'.
우리는 공부할 뿐이다.
u-ri-neun gong-bu-hal ppun-i-da., u ri neun gong bu hal ppun i da.
'공부할 뿐이다' means 'only study' correctly.
나는 먹을 뿐이다만, 운동도 한다.
na-neun meok-eul ppun-i-da-man, un-dong-do han-da., na neun meok eul ppun i da man, un dong do han da.
You cannot add '만' after '-뿐이다'; it's ungrammatical.
그녀는 일할 뿐이다.
geu-nyeo-neun il-hal ppun-i-da., geu nyeo neun il hal ppun i da.
'일할 뿐이다' naturally means 'only works'.
나는 노래할 뿐이다.
na-neun no-rae-hal ppun-i-da., na neun no rae hal ppun i da.
'노래할 뿐이다' correctly means 'only sing'.
What does -(으)ㄹ 뿐이다 mean in "나는 그냥 집에 있을 뿐이다."?
Which sentence is correct?
