Korean word

다소

Pronunciation

Romanizationtaso

Meaning

  • adverbsomewhat

Example

그는 다소 피곤해 보인다.keu neun ta so pi gon hae po in da

He looks somewhat tired.

Illustration for 다소 (somewhat)

More examples

최근 상황이 다소 개선되어 걱정이 줄었다.choe geun sang hwang i ta so kae seon doe eo keok jjeong i chu reot tta

The recent situation has improved somewhat, so concern has lessened.

Core concept

A small shift away from the usual level, without suggesting a major change.

Common phrases

  • 다소 개선되다ta so kae seon doe da

    improve somewhat

  • 다소 차갑다ta so cha gap tta

    be somewhat cold

Similar words

조금chogeum: Expresses a limited amount, number, period of time, or degree.
좀chom: Makes a spoken request sound gentler and less abrupt.
약간yakkkan: Describes a state, feeling, or quantity as present to only a slight degree.

Definition in Korean

정도나 양이 보통과 비교해 조금 달라 큰 변화는 아니라고 말할 때 쓰는 부사cheong do na yang i po tong gwa pi gyo hae cho geum tal la keun pyeon hwa neun a ni ra go mal hal ttae sseu neun pu sa

Word origin

다소 (daso, "somewhat") is a Sino-Korean term formed from the ideas of much and little, giving it the sense of a moderate amount or degree.

Usage tips

  • It often gives a report or evaluation a measured tone, making the statement sound less absolute without denying the main point.

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