English–Korean

“at least” in Korean

Korean

Also그나마 (keunama) · 적어도 (cheogeodo) · 최소한 (choesohan)

Pronunciation

Romanizationchoeso

Example

최소 한 시간 반은 필요해요.choe so han si gan pa neun pi ryo hae yo

You need at least an hour and a half.

Illustration for 최소 (at least)

How to say “at least” in Korean

“At least” in Korean is 최소 (choeso).

A firm lower limit that must be met, with anything less falling short.

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

Example sentences with 최소

준비하려면 최소 한 시간이 걸려요.chun bi ha ryeo myeon choe so han si ga ni keol lyeo yo

It takes at least an hour to prepare.

Tips for using 최소

  • In schedules, prices, and requirements, this word marks a condition rather than a rough estimate, so it signals what cannot be reduced further.

Other Korean words for “at least”

그나마 날씨가 안 추워서 다행이야.keu na ma nal ssi ga an chu wo seo ta haeng i ya

At least the weather isn't cold, so that's a relief.

적어도 일주일에 한 번은 운동해.cheo geo do il ju i re han peo neun un dong hae

Exercise at least once a week.

그는 최소한 일주일에 한 번은 전화해.keu neun choe so han il ju i re han peo neun cheon hwa hae

He calls at least once a week.

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