Adverbs Flashcards
더
More
Used before Descriptive Verbs to mean “more” of that descriptive verb.
빨리
Quickly
It can also be used to mean “as soon as possible” or “right away”.
많이
A lot
자주
Often
잘
Well
아주
Very
조금
A little; Kind of
정말
Really (used for any situation, formal or casual)
Can also be used with 이다 (to be) when saying ‘Really’:
“정말이에요!” = “It’s real!”, “I’m being serious!”
“정말이에요?” = “Really?”; “Are you being serious?” (questioning)
“정말이에요?!” = “Really?!” (disbelief)
진짜
Really (used for casual or informal situations)
Can also be used with 이다 (to be) when saying ‘Really’:
“진짜에요!” =Questioning”, “I’m being serious!”
“진짜에요?” = “Really?”; “Are you being serious?” (quesitioning)
“진짜에요?!” = “Really?!” (disbelief)
조금만
Only a little
너무
So (much); Too (much)
좀
An informal and shortened version of 조금, “A little”; “Kind of”
When used with requests (such as 주세요), it can be used to soften the sentence. It can make requests sound softer, and less harsh. —> “Could you”
꼭
Make sure to
Can be used with requests to mean “make sure to do” something.
Ex: 꼭 보세요 = “Make sure to see (something)”
지금
(Right) now
Used when you’re talking about what’s going on right now.
지금 is used for something happening right at this moment.
제발
Please (an adverb that means “please”, but it’s very strong sounding)
Used when begging for someone to do something.
Can also be used at the beginning of the sentence.