Korean word

되도록

Pronunciation

Romanizationtoedorok

Meaning

  • adverbas much as possible

Example

이번에는 되도록 일찍 끝내자.i beo ne neun toe do rok il jjik kkeun nae ja

This time, let's finish as early as possible.

Illustration for 되도록 (as much as possible)

More examples

되도록이면 이사 날짜를 알려 주세요.toe do ro gi myeon i sa nal jja reul al lyeo chu se yo

If possible, please let me know the moving date.

Core concept

Getting as close as circumstances allow to a desired result.

Common phrases

  • 되도록이면toe do ro gi myeon

    if possible

  • 되도록 조용히toe do rok cho yong hi

    as quietly as possible

Similar words

되도록이면toedorogimyeon: Used to frame a request for the most desirable practical result.
될 수 있으면toel ssu isseumyeon: Used to ask that an action be taken when it is possible.
가능하면kaneunghamyeon: Used to show that an action is preferred if conditions allow it.
가급적kageupjjeok: Used to promote the greatest practical effort without undue strain.

Definition in Korean

가능하면 그렇게 하라는 뜻으로 바람이나 권유를 나타내는 부사ka neung ha myeon keu reo ke ha ra neun tteu seu ro pa ra mi na kwo nyu reul na ta nae neun pu sa

Word origin

The word combines the stem of the verb meaning 'become' with an ending that expresses a resulting condition or degree, which gives it the sense of doing something to the greatest feasible extent.

Usage tips

  • English speakers can treat it as a flexible softener because it can frame either a practical condition or a request for greater effort, depending on context.

Other meanings

  • if possibleadverb

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