Korean word

강력히

Pronunciation

Romanizationkangnyeoki

Meaning

  • adverbstrongly

Example

그는 강력히 반대했다.keu neun kang nyeo ki pan dae haet tta

He strongly objected.

Illustration for 강력히 (strongly)

More examples

정부는 강력히 대응하겠다고 밝혔다.cheong bu neun kang nyeo ki tae eung ha get tta go pal kyeot tta

The government stated that it would respond forcefully.

Core concept

Expressing that an action or position carries great force and influence.

Common phrases

  • 강력히 반대하다kang nyeo ki pan dae ha da

    strongly oppose

  • 강력히 비난하다kang nyeo ki pi nan ha da

    strongly condemn

  • 강력히 대응하다kang nyeo ki tae eung ha da

    respond forcefully

Similar words

강하게kanghage: Expresses strong force, degree, or intensity in everyday speech.
단호히tanhohi: Shows a firm decision or refusal made without hesitation.
세게sege: Describes using strong physical force in a movement or action, often in casual speech.
격렬히kyeongnyeolhi: Describes emotions, conflicts, or reactions as extremely intense and forceful.

Definition in Korean

어떤 행동이나 주장에 힘이나 영향이 크게 미치고 있음을 나타내는 부사.eo tteon haeng dong i na chu jang e hi mi na yeong hyang i keu ge mi chi go i sseu meul na ta nae neun pu sa

Word origin

The Sino-Korean base 강력 (gangnyeo, "strong power") takes an adverb-forming ending to create an adverb meaning with great force.

Usage tips

  • It is a useful choice for describing firm opposition, demands, or measures in reports and other formal writing.

Opposites

  • 약하게yakageweaklyadverb

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