Descriptive Flashcards
다
all
전체
(noun) the entire, as a whole, totality (of one thing)(an entity composed of parts/elements/the totality of a body)
전부
(noun/adv) the whole, everything; all, in total, in all (the sum of all parts without exception/all of more than one thing)(sino)
모두
(adv) all (as an ADV it’s slightly less formal than 전부); (noun) all, everyone, everybody
누구나
anyone, everybody, each person (does something)
모든
(adj) every, all, whole, entire (used before a noun)
완전히
completely, entirely, fully, absolutely, thoroughly, quite, perfectly
철저히
thoroughly, completely, exhaustively (because you were careful)
몽땅
all, all at once (as much as possible at once), everything (stronger/eeeevverryything)
온통
(adv) all, wholly, entirely (a very strong word/might be awkward to use in some context)
일체
(noun/adv) all (of something), the whole; entirely, absolutley (context of paying/negative statements)(may be a fancy word)
홀랑
completely, thoroughly (revealed all at once); being completely stripped of one’s posessions (not common)
남김없이
entirely, wholly (without leaving any), entirely, without exception, to the last (not common)
말끔
(adv) all, completely, neatly, without leaving any (not common/you’ll hear 말금히 more)
총
gun; (determiner) total (number of something), overall, gross
온
(determiner) all, entire, whole
완전하다
to be perfect, complete, flawless
완벽하다
to be perfect, flawless, immaculate
말짱하다
to be perfectly okay, faultless, clean
멀쩡하다
to be perfectly okay, intact, unscathed
거의
almost, a little less than all, nearly, about, practically
대부분
most of, greater part, mostly, bulk of, largely (exceeding half and nearing the total)
대개
mostly, generally, usually, for the most part, in most cases, by and large (less common than 보통/주로)
대체로
generally, mostly, for the most part (lit. 대 great 체 body)
주요
(adj) major, main, primary, key, leading
주로
(adv) mainly, primarily, usual (serving as a basis or center)
보통
usually, normally, ordinary, average (broad)
평소에
usually, ordinarily (anecdotes)
꼬박꼬박
regularly, on a regular basis
어쩌면
maybe, might, perhaps, possibly (speaker is not sure about something); how, what; why
아마
probably, maybe, likely, possibly
원래
originally, usually; by nature (same as 본래 but colloquial)
본래
originally, primarily, by nature, inherently (same as 원래 but written)
일반
(noun) general, common, universality, generality; the same, one and the same
일반적
being general (widely applicable), typical, usual, average, ordinary
흔히
commonly, frequently, generally, ordinarily, often
흔하다
to be common, commonplace
정상
normality, normalcy, normal; top, summit, peak; head, leader; cirumstances
지극히
very, extremely (something is very natural/normal)
평범하다
to be ordinary, average, common, normal, plain, usual (nothing special or excellent)
상투적
conventional, commonplace (not new)
전체적
overall, general
대충
roughly/rough, approximately; almost, practically
제대로
appropriately, properly, right
좀처럼
rarely, hardly, least likely, seldom; (not) easily, lightly (this word is only used in neg statements)
유난히
unusually, exceptionally (more common for neg. things)
불규칙
irregular
환상적
being fantastic(al) (not possible in reality)
굉장하다
to be wonderful, great, marvelous, excellent, awesome
훌륭하다
to be excellent, great, superb, fine, admirable (formal/old/not common)(used in a situation where you are complimenting a person with a lot of accolades)
뛰어나다
to be outstanding, exceptional, excellent (a person’s ability in comparison to others)
신기하다
to be marvelous, wonderful, amazing, surpising (slight nuance that the thing is out of the norm/seeing for the first time and you are positively surprised)
특히
especially, particularly
특별히
especially, particularly
다른
different, other
달리
differently, dissimilarly, particularly, unusually
딴
other, completely different; another
차이
difference (in/between), distinction, gap (between)
각종
every kind, various kinds, all kinds
한가지
(being) the same thing; one thing
똑같이
identically, equally, evenly (2 things, no diff.)
마찬가지
the same (me too context mostly), identical, equal
비교적
relatively, comparatively
반대
reverse, opposite, contrary; opposition; opposed to, disapprove (of)
겨우
barely, narrowly, with difficulty; only, just, no more than, at the most
꽉
tightly, firmly, strongly; fully, compactly; closely
널리
widely, broadly, all over, extensively
깊이
depth; deeply, seriously, cautiously
아래
under, beneath
미만
under (a number), less than
위
above; stomach; ranking
뒤
behind
밑
bottom, foundation, lower (lowest) part
아래쪽
down, lower part, bottom side, downard
눈앞
in front of one’s eyes, just ahead, very close in front of you; near future
앞
the front, head
가운데
center, middle, among, between; be in the process of doing something
중심
center, core; balance, the middle, center of gravity
중간
middle, medium, center, average (of group of data?)
센터
center
중앙
central, middle; capital
멀리
far, far away
근처
nearby, vicinity, neighborhood
가까이
near, close (to); nearly around, almost, about
개인적
personal, being individual
중에서
among, between
같이
together with
함께
together (with), in company with
서로
each other, mutually, one another
각각
each, every (things, goods)
각자
each, each one, individually (people)
혼자서
by oneself, to oneself, in solitude, all by oneself
따로
separately (not with other things); privately; specifically; in addition
몰래
secretly, in secret, stealthily
은근히
quietly, inwardly, confidentially, in a round about way; constantly, slowly; politely, courteously
자꾸
repeatedly, often, frequently
자주
often, frequently
잦다
to be frequent; subside, ease
가끔
sometimes, occasionally
때때로
(written) occasionally, sometimes, once and a while, from time to time, now and then
어쩌다가
by chance, accidentally; once in a while, occasionally, sometimes
늘
always, all the time, the whole time; often (poetic/written)
항상
always, all the time (interchangeable with 언제나 but used slightly moreHas a nuance that something repeatedly happens (always study in the library))
언제나
always, all the time, every time; usually (interchangeable with 항상 *Nuance that something is continuous and that there is not a time when it is not happening (she is always pretty)
영원히
forever, eternally, permanently, for good
영구히
eternally, permanently, last endlessly without changing
맨날
(lit. everyday) always, all the time (Neg. connotation sometimes/more common in spoken [less formal])
매일
every day, daily (formal)
날마다
every day, each day, day in and day out (long term daily routine/not that common)
마다
every, each, at an interval of
매번
every time, very often, always
한꺼번에
all at once, all together, at the same time
동시에
at the same time, simultaneously, at once, concurrently
언제든지
at any time, whenever, anytime
전혀
not at all, never, by no means (only negative context)
하나도
not one, not at all
절대로
never; absolutely, completely, ever (will and determination not to accept or allow something/in positive context (absolutely))
절대
absolutely, definitely, completely, never
도저히
not at all, no way, no matter what (focus the intensity of the effort and still not achieving any results)
결코
never, by no means (written)(only neg. context, lit. with a strong determination)
아예
from the beginning; not at all, never; fully, completely (focuses on time)
미처
(not) beforehand, in advance, in time (before something reaches a certain state or level)
미리
in advance, beforehand, ahead of time (before something happens)
앞서
ahead (of other people/things), before, earlier
일등
first, first class (rank/grade that comes first before others)
전에
past, earlier time, before; ago (an act occurred before the preceding statement)(전에 is not a word but an expression)
이전
(noun) previous, before; relocation, move; transfer
첫째
first, the foremost (preceding all other things in order); first (number in a sequence); firstborn, eldest
먼저
first, early, ahead of, before (go first/do an action before someone, something, or a point im time or order)
일단
first, first of all (of several actions/first step to solve a problem); for now, for the moment; one end; once [something happens] (this meaning must be used by 일단 verb stem 면)
우선
first, first of all, to begin with, above all (interchangeable with 일단); for the time being, for now (lacking anything better); priority, take priority (over)
처음
first time, beginning, start (of a situation, experience, action rather than order)
최초
the very first, first (formal)
시작
beginning, start, begin
초기
the early part of, the beginning, the early stages, early days
직후
immediately after
바로
straight, right now/after, immediately (not only in refererence to time/interchangeable with 즉시); directly; close(ly) right; very, exactly
즉시
at once, immediately, without delay, on the spot, in an instant (interchangeable with 바로)
곧장
straight, directly, right away (usually in reference to a direction you are going)
당장
at once, right now, immediately, on the spot (giving commands/urgent)
얼른
promptly, right away, right now, quickly, hurry (now), soon, immediately (doing/wanting something right away)
다음
next, the following
한번
one time, once
더
more
다시
again, once more
또
again; also, too, as well
게다가
in addition, besides, on top of that, furthermore, additionally
또한
also (furthermore sense), in addition, too, as well
벌써
already
이미
already
여전히
still, as ever, just as it was before
계속
continue, continuously, consecutively; continuation, resume (doing after interruption)
이어서
continuing, following, succession, soon after
하나씩
one by one, one at a time
자꾸
repeatedly, often, frequently
꾸준히
steadily, consistently, constantly, persistent
이따가
a little later, after a while
오래
a long time
오랫동안
(adv) for a very long time
노랜만에
after a long time
한참
(noun) for some time, long time
드디어
finally, at (long) last, eventually (you were expecting it to happen)
마침내
finally, eventually, at last, in the end, after all (pos/neg weren’t expecting it)
결국
after all, finally, in the end, eventually; (noun) conclusion, end, finale
끝내
to the last, to the end; ultimately, finally
마지막
the last, final one
최종
the last, final, end result (sino)
갑자기
suddenly; unexpectedly
의외
surprise, unexpected thing, an accident
딱
suddenly; exactly, precisely, perfectly; just; strongly, decisevly; broad (usually referring to something of the body being wide)
벌떡
suddenly, abruptly (an action after lying or sitting); on one’s back
뜬금없이
out of nowhere, out of the blue, all of a sudden (spoken)
번쩍
a flash; all of a sudden; without effort, easily
깜짝
startling, surprising, all of a sudden
우연히
by chance, accidentally, coincidentally
어느새
before I knew it, in no time, already, quickly, so soon
확실히
certainly, sure; confidently; definitely
구체적
concrete, definite, specific, detailed
분명히
clearly, distinctly; clear, definite; certain, clear, definitely, obviously, certainly (more common with thoughs and opinions)
반드시
(stronger) surely, certainly, at any cost, without fail
꼭
exactly, precisely; surely, certainly, for sure, undoubtedly; at any cost; tight, fast;
괜히
in vain, pointlessly, for nothing, needlessly
다행히
fortunately, luckily
마침
coincidently, just, just in time, opportunely
자세히
closely, in detail
정신적
being mental, mentally, psychological; attitude
푹
deeply, soundly, carefully, well, completely, heavily
중요성
importance, significance
저절로
by itself, automatically, naturally
함부로
thoughtlessly, carelessly, rashly, without permission
제일
(adv)the most, (lit. the first one); (noun) the best (sino)
가장
(adv) the most, best; head of house (native Korean)
최고
(noun) the best, the highest, top, maximum (in some context it can be interchangeable with 최상)
최상
the best, the top, finest, highest level
최선
the best way/choice among many; one’s best
최대한
maximum, largest, at the most, as much as possible (under a certain condition)
최대
(noun) the largest, the biggest, maximum, the most
잔뜩
to the greatest possible extent, to the fullest; quite, heavily
매우
(adv) very, so, much, really, greatly, extremely (formal, written/no emotion)
아주
very, quite, exceedingly; totally, completely (colloquial/associated with personal emotion)
되게
very, really, extremely (colloquial/comparable to 아주 but less common)
엄청
very, very much, seriously, ridiculously alot, immense, huge (strong/very informal)
엄청나다
to be huge, enormous, tremendous, overwhelming
진짜
really, the real thing, truly (slightly less formal than 정말)(origin: authentic/not fake item)(same as 정말 when used as “really”)
정말
really, you really (slightly more formal than 진짜)(origin: real story)(same as 진짜 when used as “really”)
너무
too much; very, so, really, a lot
너무나
too much (너무너무, ephasized version of 너무), very very much
무척
very much, incomparable to the norm (formal/less common)
워낙
excessively, too, very (something is so excessive that it would cause something else to happen); by nature someone is very… (not common)
지나치다
to be extreme, excessive, go too far, be too much; pass by, go past; neglect
굉장히
very, extremely, very much, greatly, immensely (large in scale)
몹시
extremely, awfully, very, like hell (stronger than 아주)(written/literary)
훨씬
by far, much, a lot, very (greatly different in comparison to something else)
꽤
quite, fairly, rather, pretty
제법
pretty, fairly, quite, impressively (higher degree than expected)(informal)
상당히
considerably, quite, rather, substantial
많다
(adj) to be a lot, many, a large number
수많다
to be (very) numerous, a lot of, a great many
풍부하다
to be plentiful, abundant, a lot (usually abstract e.g. a lot of ideas)
조금
a little, a bit, some
덜
less, a little less
이하
below, less than, and below
약간
a little, slightly, somewhat; (filler) like…
살짝
slightly, gently; in secret, by stealth; easily, effortlessly
점점
gradually, little by little, increasingly, more and more, less and less
점차
steadily, step by step, gradually, little by little
더욱
more, increasingly, more and more, further
몇몇
some, several, a few
여러
several, many, a lot of
대단하다
to be great, huge; outstanding, awesome; important, serious
위대하다
to be great (e.g. be one of the greats), grand, remarkable
커다랗다
to be very big, huge, enormous
어마어마하다
to be tremendous, immense, grand (surprisingly big/so great that you are in awe)
크다
to be big
조그맣다
to be tiny, small, petite (nuance of being slighly cute); little, trivial (more of a written term)
조그마하다
to be small, tiny, little; trivial (of little importance)(unabreviated)
작다
to be small
새로
newly
새로운
new, fresh, original
최신
the newest, the latest
급히
hastily, in a hurry, quickly (state of needing to do something very quickly)
급하다
to be in a hurry, be urgent, impatient; rash
서두르다
to hurry, rush (needing to do something quickly and not be calm about it)
빨리
quickly, early, fast, hurry up (the speed at which something is done is faster than normal)
신속하다
to be quick, prompt, swift (in doing tasks/actions)
잽싸다
to be quick, swift, agile (wit or doing an action)(not common)
어서
please, kindly; quickly
가만히
still, motionlessly, quietly; carefully
조용히
silently, quietly, calmly
살살
gently, softly, lightly; sneakily, stealthily
천천히
slowly
잠시
a short while (Sino)
잠깐
for a little while, for a moment; briefly
짧게
briefly, in short; thoughtless, poor
당분간
for the time being, for a while, for now
적어도
at least (adv/kr)
단지
(no other intentions) simply, merely, just; apartment complex; jar
다만
only, merely, just, simply (less common)
오직
only, solely, exclusively, just
최소한
at least, at the (very) least, the minimum, as little as possible (adv/noun sino)
최저
lowest, minimum, bottom
일부러
intentionally, on purpose, deliberately
감히
boldly, daringly, have the guts to do something (even though your scared/seems neg context like “how dare you”); impudently (speaking presumptiously)
이상
more than, or more, that number or more; abnormality; ideal
너머
beyond, over, the other side
간단한
simple, easy
쉽게
easily, simply, without difficulty
현실적
realistic, practical; down to earth
편히
conveniently, comfortably, easily
정도
degree, extent, limit; right path
그만큼
that much, to that extent, as much, so much
어쩌다
somehow, accidentally, by chance; sometimes, occasionally; do, be a certain (short for 어쩌다가)
