Korean word

대강

Pronunciation

Romanizationtaegang

Meaning

  • adverbroughly

Example

수업 내용은 대강 이해했어.su eop nae yong eun tae gang i hae hae sseo

I understood the lesson content in broad terms.

Illustration for 대강 (roughly)

More examples

회의는 대강 정리해서 공유했다.hoe ui neun tae gang cheong ni hae seo kong yu haet tta

I roughly summarized the meeting and shared it.

Core concept

The main shape of something is kept while small details are skipped.

Common phrases

  • 대강 때우다tae gang ttae u da

    make do roughly

  • 대강 훑다tae gang hul tta

    skim

  • 대강 정리하다tae gang cheong ni ha da

    roughly organize

Similar words

대충taechung: Doing something without careful attention, so important details may be missed.
대략taeryak: Indicating an approximate amount, number, or range without exact figures.
얼추eolchu: Showing that something is approximately right or close to an expected level.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일이나 설명의 자세한 부분을 깊게 다루지 않고 개요나 대략을 나타낼 때 쓰는 부사eo tteon i ri na seol myeong ui cha se han pu bu neul kip kke ta ru ji an ko kae yo na tae rya geul na ta nael ttae sseu neun pu sa

Word origin

The word developed from a Sino-Korean term for the central framework of a text or plan, making its adverbial meaning easy to connect with an outline.

Usage tips

  • It is useful when describing partial understanding, because it can show that the general content is clear without claiming complete understanding.

Opposites

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