절대적으로
jeoldaejeog-eulo
The Korean word for absolutely is 절대적으로 (jeoldaejeog-eulo).
절대적으로 is used to mean 'absolutely' in a sense that is unconditional or total. It is typically used to modify adjectives or verbs rather than being used as a standalone exclamation like 'Absolutely!' in English.
Meaning: yes, certainly (intj)
Which one should you use?
While 절대적으로 expresses an unconditional or total state, you might use other words depending on the context. To express certainty in formal speeches, 분명히 is used and for the sense of 'absolutely' or 'completely' in formal settings, 전적으로 is common. In informal situations, if you want to say 'of course' or 'absolutely', you should use 물론이지.
How does it change in a sentence?
The suffix -으로 is used to turn the adjective 절대적 into the adverb 절대적으로, which means 'absolutely'.
How do you pronounce it?
jeoldaejeog-eulo
Did you know?
- The word 절대 is derived from Hanja, the Chinese characters 絕對, where the first character means 'to cut' and the second means 'limit'.
- In Korean, the concept of 'absolute' is often linked to the word 절대자, which refers to a supreme being or a god.
- While 절대적으로 means 'absolutely' in a positive sense, the root 절대 is most frequently encountered in the phrase 절대 안 돼, which means 'absolutely not'.
Examples in context
- 나는 그 나무가 베어지는 것에 절대적으로 반대한다I'm absolutely opposed to the tree being chopped down.This sentence shows how to use 절대적으로 to modify a verb.Tatoeba #9803415 by ST_Young, translation #2776822 by AlanF_US
- 그것은 분명히 사실입니다That is absolutely a fact.
- 물론이지Absolutely, I did.
- 그 의견에 절대적으로 동의합니다.geu uigyeone jeoldaejeogeuro donguihamnida.I absolutely agree with that opinion.
Example conversation
Hyunwoo and Subin are discussing a plan for a trip.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo이번 여행에 호텔 예약이 필요할까?ibeon yeohaenge hotel yeyagi piryohalkka?Do we need a hotel reservation for this trip?
- 수빈 Su-bin절대적으로 필요하지!jeoldaejeogeuro piryohaji!Absolutely!
- 현우 Hyeon-woo그럼 내가 지금 바로 예약할게.geureom naega jigeum baro yeyakhalge.Then I will book it right now.
- 수빈 Su-bin고마워, 현우야.gomawo, Hyeon-u-ya.Thanks, Hyunwoo.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
