English–Korean

“recklessly” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationmagu

Example

그는 마구 돈을 썼다.keu neun ma gu to neul sseot tta

He spent money recklessly.

Illustration for 마구 (recklessly)

How to say “recklessly” in Korean

“Recklessly” in Korean is 마구 (magu).

An action pushes past self-control, often becoming reckless or excessive.

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

Example sentences with 마구

그는 술에 취해 길에서 마구 소리쳤다.keu neun su re chwi hae ki re seo ma gu so ri cheot tta

He was drunk and shouted recklessly in the street.

Tips for using 마구

  • English recklessly often points to danger or poor judgment, but this word can also highlight uncontrolled excess even when danger is not the focus.

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