English–Korean
“properly” in Korean
How to say “properly” in Korean
“Properly” in Korean is 똑바로 (ttokpparo).
It shows that something is straight and orderly or that an action is done the right way.
Example sentences with 똑바로
선생님 말씀을 똑바로 들어.seon saeng nim mal sseu meul ttok ppa ro teu reo
Listen carefully to what the teacher says.
Tips for using 똑바로
- English speakers may hear properly as only meaning good work, but this word can also describe how a person holds the body or how an action is carried out.
Other Korean words for “properly”
숙제는 제대로 했어?suk jje neun che dae ro hae sseo
Did you do your homework properly?