아주 작은
aju jageun
The English word "tiny" is translated into Korean as 아주 작은 (aju jageun).
아주 작은 is used to describe something that is very small. While 작은 means "small", adding the modifier 아주 intensifies the meaning to "very small" or "tiny".
Meaning: very small (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The form 작은 is the attributive form used specifically to modify a noun that follows it.
How do you pronounce it?
aju jageun
Did you know?
- In Korean, you can change the nuance of 'tiny' by changing the vowel sounds, creating a whole family of words that describe different 'types' of smallness.
- Korean has a specific category of 'mimetic words' that describe smallness, such as 꼬물꼬물 (ggomul-ggomul), which describes the tiny movements of a small creature.
- While 아주 작은 means 'tiny', Koreans often use the word 쪼꼬미 (jjokkomi) as a cute nickname for something or someone small and precious.
Examples in context
- 그 어린 강아지는 너무 작아요! 완전 귀여워요!That puppy is so tiny! It's absolutely adorable!
- 아주 작은 상자예요.aju jageun sangjayeo.It is a very small box.
- 아주 작은 점이 보여요.aju jageun jeomi boyeoyo.I see a very tiny dot.
- 그것은 아주 작은 문제입니다.geugeoseun aju jageun munjeimnida.That is a very tiny problem.
Example conversation
Minjun and Minji are looking at a piece of jewelry.
- 민준 Min-jun민지 씨, 이 반지 정말 예쁘죠?Minji ssi, i banji jeongmal yeppeujyo?Minji, this ring is really pretty, right?
- 민지 Min-ji네, 하지만 다이아몬드가 아주 작은 것 같아요.ne, hajiman daiamondeuga 아주 jageun geot gatayo.Yes, but I think the diamond is tiny.
- 민준 Min-jun그래도 디자인이 아주 세련됐어요.geuraedo dijaini 아주 seryeondoesseoyo.Still, the design is very sophisticated.
- 민지 Min-ji맞아요. 정말 귀엽네요.majayo. jeongmal gwiyeomneyo.True. It's really cute.
