Korean word

널리

Pronunciation

Romanizationneolli

Meaning

  • adverbwidely

Example

그 의견은 널리 받아들여졌다.keu ui gyeo neun neol li pa da deu ryeo jeot tta

The opinion was widely accepted.

Illustration for 널리 (widely)

More examples

그 소식은 널리 알려졌다.keu so si geun neol li al lyeo jeot tta

The news became widely known.

Core concept

A broad effect or idea reaching across many people, places, or cases.

Common phrases

  • 널리 알려지다neol li al lyeo ji da

    be widely known

Similar words

많이mani: Describes a large amount or a high degree.
넓게neolkke: Spreads over a wide area or range.
폭넓게pongneolkke: Covers a broad range of subjects or activities.

Definition in Korean

널리는 어떤 상태나 사실이 여러 대상에 걸쳐 폭넓게 미치거나 적용되는 정도를 말하는 부사이다.neol li neun eo tteon sang tae na sa si ri yeo reo tae sang e keol cheo pong neol kke mi chi geo na cheo gyong doe neun cheong do reul mal ha neun pu sa i da

Word origin

This adverb is formed from the Korean adjective meaning broad, with an adverb-forming change that turns physical width into broad scope.

Usage tips

  • It often appears with verbs about acceptance, use, or spread, signaling that something reaches a broad audience or area rather than existing in a large amount.

Opposites

  • 좁게chopkkenarrowlyadverb

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