Korean word

똑똑히

Pronunciation

Romanizationttokttoki

Meaning

  • adverbclearly

Example

그는 내 말에 똑똑히 대답했다.keu neun nae ma re ttok tto ki tae da paet tta

He answered clearly in response to what I said.

Illustration for 똑똑히 (clearly)

More examples

의미를 똑똑히 말해 주세요.ui mi reul ttok tto ki mal hae chu se yo

Please state the meaning clearly.

Core concept

Puts the details in sharp focus so that nothing important is difficult to recognize or understand.

Common phrases

  • 똑똑히 말하다ttok tto ki mal ha da

    speak clearly

  • 똑똑히 들리다ttok tto ki teul li da

    be clearly heard

Similar words

분명히punmyeonghi: A fact or situation stands out clearly enough to leave no doubt about it.
또렷이ttoryeosi: A voice sounds crisp and easy to hear, and an image looks sharply defined.

Definition in Korean

말이나 소리, 기억 등이 분명하게 드러나도록 하는 부사ma ri na so ri ki eok teung i pun myeong ha ge teu reo na do rok ha neun pu sa

Word origin

Its native Korean formation adds an adverb-forming suffix to a stem associated with being clear and distinct.

Usage tips

  • It often emphasizes the speaker's expectation that words, answers, or memories remain exact and easy to identify.

Opposites

  • 애매하게aemaehageambiguouslyadverb
  • 모호하게mohohagevaguelyadverb

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