English–Korean

“absolutely” in Korean

Korean

Also절대로 (cheoldaero)

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheoldae

Example

그는 절대 늦지 않을 거야.keu neun cheol dae neut jji a neul kkeo ya

He absolutely will not be late.

Illustration for 절대 (absolutely)

How to say “absolutely” in Korean

“Absolutely” in Korean is 절대 (cheoldae).

A complete absence of exceptions, limits, or possible alternatives.

Full entry for 절대: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 절대

그 규칙은 절대 지켜야 해.keu kyu chi geun cheol dae chi kyeo ya hae

That rule absolutely must be followed.

Tips for using 절대

  • In a promise or warning, this adverb can sound much stronger than ordinary emphasis, so it fits clear serious statements.

Other Korean words for “absolutely”

절대로 늦지 않을게.cheol dae ro neut jji a neul kke

I absolutely won't be late.

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