Learn Hangul Grammer 16

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🟩 Expressing Emphasis in Korean

Using 정말, μ§„μ§œ, μ•„μ£Ό, λ„ˆλ¬΄

πŸ”Έ 1. Overview

In Korean, emotions and nuance are often expressed by intensifying words (adverbs). Some of the most frequently used are:

  • 정말 = really, truly
  • μ§„μ§œ = really, for real
  • μ•„μ£Ό = very, quite
  • λ„ˆλ¬΄ = too much, so, very

These words are used to emphasize opinions, emotions, and evaluations, and they add color to your sentences.

πŸ”Έ 2. 정말 — “Really” (truth, sincerity)

✅ Meaning

Used to emphasize that something is true or sincere.
Can be used in formal and informal settings.

✅ Examples

  • 정말 λ§›μžˆμ–΄μš”. = It’s really delicious.
  • 였늘 정말 κΈ°λΆ„ μ’‹μ•„μš”. = I feel really good today.
  • 정말 κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš”. = Thank you very much.
  • 그게 μ •λ§μ΄μ—μš”? = Is that really true?

πŸ“Œ It’s polite, neutral, and versatile.

πŸ”Έ 3. μ§„μ§œ — “Really” (strong feeling, casual)

✅ Meaning

Very casual and emotional way to emphasize something is real or strong.
Used mostly in spoken language.

✅ Examples

  • μ§„μ§œ μ˜ˆμ˜λ‹€! = She’s really pretty!
  • μ§„μ§œ μ’‹μ•„ν•΄. = I really like you.
  • μ§„μ§œμ•Ό? = Is it for real?

πŸ“Œ Similar to 정말, but stronger and more casual.

πŸ”Έ 4. μ•„μ£Ό — “Very” (degree of intensity)

✅ Meaning

Means very or quite, focusing on degree or amount.
Often used with adjectives.

✅ Examples

  • μ•„μ£Ό κΉ¨λ—ν•΄μš”. = It’s very clean.
  • μ•„μ£Ό 쒋은 μ‚¬λžŒμž…λ‹ˆλ‹€. = He’s a very good person.
  • 이 옷 μ•„μ£Ό 잘 μ–΄μšΈλ €μš”. = This outfit suits you very well.

πŸ“Œ Neutral and suitable in both writing and speech.

πŸ”Έ 5. λ„ˆλ¬΄ — “Too, so, very”

✅ Meaning

Originally meant “too much” in a negative sense, but now used widely in positive situations too.

✅ Examples

  • λ„ˆλ¬΄ μ˜ˆλ»μš”! = So pretty!
  • 였늘 λ„ˆλ¬΄ ν”Όκ³€ν•΄μš”. = I’m too tired today.
  • λ„ˆλ¬΄ λ§›μžˆμ–΄μš”! = It’s very delicious!

πŸ“Œ One of the most common expressions in spoken Korean.

πŸ”Έ 6. Summary

Word

English Meaning

Usage

Nuance

정말

really, truly

Formal/informal

Sincere, polite

μ§„μ§œ

really, for real

Informal, emotional talk

Strong, friendly, casual

μ•„μ£Ό

very, quite

Formal, neutral

Degree of quality

λ„ˆλ¬΄

too, so, very

Casual, emotional

Overwhelming feeling

πŸ”Έ 7. Practice Sentences

  1. 이 μŒμ‹ 정말 λ§›μžˆμ–΄μš”. = This food is really good.
  2. κ·Έ μ˜ν™” μ§„μ§œ μž¬λ―Έμžˆμ—ˆμ–΄μš”. = That movie was really fun.
  3. 날씨가 μ•„μ£Ό μ’‹μ•„μš”. = The weather is very nice.
  4. 였늘 λ„ˆλ¬΄ ν”Όκ³€ν•΄μš”. = I’m so tired today.
  5. 이 λ“œλΌλ§ˆ μ§„μ§œ κ°λ™μ΄μ—μš”. = This drama is really touching.

🟒 Tips for Learners

  • Use 정말 when you want to be polite or sincere.
  • Use μ§„μ§œ when talking casually with friends.
  • Use μ•„μ£Ό for descriptions and formal speech.
  • Use λ„ˆλ¬΄ to show extreme feelings—but don’t overuse it in writing!

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