TOPIK · Level 78
15 words
Korean word
늘
Pronunciation
Romanizationneul
Meaning
- adverbalways
Example
그는 늘 일찍 온다.keu neun neul il jjik on da
He always comes early.
More examples
지하철은 늘 출퇴근 시간에 붐빈다.chi ha cheo reun neul chul toe geun si ga ne pum bin da
The subway is always crowded during rush hour.
Core concept
A familiar pattern keeps happening, or a situation stays the same over time.
Common phrases
늘 친절하다neul chin jeol ha da
always be kind
늘 신경 쓰다neul sin gyeong sseu da
always pay attention
Similar words
항상hangsang: Describes something that happens every time or remains true all the time.
언제나eonjena: Shows that a habit or state remains unchanged in every situation.
Definition in Korean
어떤 상황이나 행동이 평소와 같이 변함없이 반복되거나 항상 그러함을 나타내는 부사.eo tteon sang hwang i na haeng dong i pyeong so wa ka chi pyeon ha meop ssi pan bok ttoe geo na hang sang keu reo ha meul na ta nae neun pu sa
Word origin
This is a native Korean word whose long use centers on continuity and familiar, unchanged patterns.
Usage tips
- English always can sound absolute, but this word often describes a regular habit without meaning that it happens every single time.
Other meanings
- usuallyadverb
- as usualadverb
Opposites
- 가끔kakkeumsometimesadverb