Here's a breakdown:
* Meaning: Youngest
* Pronunciation: Mak-nae (pronounced with a short "a" sound in "mak" and a long "e" sound in "nae")
* Usage:
* K-pop: Often used to refer to the youngest member of a K-pop group. For example, Jungkook is the maknae of BTS.
* Family: Used to refer to the youngest sibling in a family.
It's a common and endearing term in Korean culture, often used with a sense of affection and sometimes playful teasing.