대단히
daedanhi
The Korean phrase for "very much" is 대단히 (daedanhi).
대단히 is an adverb used to express a high degree of something, typically used to emphasize gratitude or respect.
Meaning: to a very great extent (adv)
Which one should you use?
In casual daily conversation, Koreans more commonly use more frequent adverbs like 많이 (many/much) or 정말 (really) instead of 대단히.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
대단히 is a formal adverb used to express high degrees of gratitude or respect. It is most naturally paired with formal verbs of gratitude or apology in professional or polite settings. In contrast, 무지하게 is an informal expression used to convey a high degree of something, often expressing surprise or excitement.
How do you pronounce it?
daedanhi
Did you know?
- The informal alternative 무지하게 derives from a word meaning 'ignorance', suggesting that something is so 'very much' that it is beyond comprehension.
- While 대단히 is very polite, using it with friends can sound ironically dramatic, as if you are a character in a historical period drama.
- When using 대단히 to express gratitude, a slight bow of the head is expected to match the formal weight of the word.
Examples in context
- 대단히 감사합니다Thank you very much!This sentence is useful for expressing deep gratitude using 대단히.Tatoeba #5951667 by alvations, translation #1564 by adjusting
- 대회에서 많은 상을 받아 대단히 감사드립니다.I'm extremely grateful for receiving many awards at the competition.
- 오늘 날씨 너무 좋다!The weather is so good today!
- 이 영화를 아주 좋아해.I really like this movie.
- 그녀는 무지하게 매력적이야!She is extremely charming!
- 이 콘서트는 말할 수 없이 멋있었어.This concert was indescribably amazing.
- 그 영화는 대단히 흥미로웠어요.Geu yeonghwaneun daedanhi heungmirowosseoyo.That movie was very interesting.
- 그는 대단히 똑똑한 사람이에요.Geuneun daedanhi ttokttokhan saramieyo.He is a very smart person.
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Example conversation
Jihoon and Seoyeon are discussing a professional report.
- 지훈 Ji-hun보고서 내용이 대단히 훌륭합니다.bogoseo naeyongi daedan-hi hullyunghamnida.The content of the report is very much excellent.
- 서연 Seo-yeon그렇게 말씀해 주셔서 감사합니다.geureoke malsseumhae jusyeoseo gamsahamnida.Thank you for saying that.
- 지훈 Ji-hun정말 열심히 준비하신 것 같네요.jeongmal yeolsimhi junbihasin geot gatneyo.It seems you prepared it very hard.
- 서연 Seo-yeon칭찬해 주셔서 정말 기쁩니다.chingchanhae jusyeoseo jeongmal gippeumnida.I am really happy that you praised me.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
