Korean word

꼼꼼히

Pronunciation

Romanizationkkomkkomhi

Meaning

  • adverbcarefully

Example

보고서를 꼼꼼히 검토해 주세요.po go seo reul kkom kkom hi keom to hae chu se yo

Please review the report carefully.

Illustration for 꼼꼼히 (carefully)

More examples

출장 짐을 꼼꼼히 챙겼어요.chul jang chi meul kkom kkom hi chaeng gyeo sseo yo

I carefully packed my luggage for the business trip.

Core concept

Attention reaches even the smallest details, leaving no part unchecked.

Common phrases

  • 꼼꼼히 챙기다kkom kkom hi chaeng gi da

    carefully pack

  • 꼼꼼히 점검하다kkom kkom hi cheom geom ha da

    carefully inspect

  • 꼼꼼히 살피다kkom kkom hi sal pi da

    carefully examine

Similar words

자세히chasehi: A detailed explanation makes each part of a topic clear.
철저히cheoljeohi: Thorough work covers a task from start to finish without gaps.
세심하게sesimhage: Thoughtful handling takes account of fine details and personal needs.
주의 깊게chuui kipkke: Attentive observation notices details that might otherwise be missed.

Definition in Korean

작은 부분까지 신경 써서 자세히 처리하거나 살피는 방식이나 태도를 나타내는 부사.cha geun pu bun kka ji sin gyeong sseo seo cha se hi cheo ri ha geo na sal pi neun pang si gi na tae do reul na ta nae neun pu sa

Word origin

It is built from 꼼꼼 (kkomkkom, "thorough attention to detail") plus 히 (hi, "an adverb-forming ending"), creating an adverb for a thorough manner.

Usage tips

  • With requests and instructions, this adverb signals that the task should be done with close attention rather than just completed quickly.

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