Korean word

똑바로

Pronunciation

Romanizationttokpparo

Meaning

  • adverbproperly

Example

숙제를 똑바로 했어?suk jje reul ttok ppa ro hae sseo

Did you do your homework properly?

Illustration for 똑바로 (properly)

More examples

선생님 말씀을 똑바로 들어.seon saeng nim mal sseu meul ttok ppa ro teu reo

Listen carefully to what the teacher says.

Core concept

It shows that something is straight and orderly or that an action is done the right way.

Common phrases

  • 똑바로 듣다ttok ppa ro teut tta

    listen carefully

  • 똑바로 정리하다ttok ppa ro cheong ni ha da

    organize neatly

Similar words

제대로chedaero: An action is completed correctly by following the right method and expected standard.
바르게pareuge: A posture or direction remains straight and correctly aligned.
반듯이pandeusi: A shape or appearance looks even, neat, and well arranged.

Definition in Korean

자세나 방향이 곧게 잡히거나 행동이 흐트러지지 않게 정돈된 상태를 나타내는 부사cha se na pang hyang i kot kke cha pi geo na haeng dong i heu teu reo ji ji an ke cheong don doen sang tae reul na ta nae neun pu sa

Word origin

The word combines 똑 (ttok, "an element that adds emphasis") with 바로 (pparo, "straight or right"), creating the idea of being exactly straight or correct.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may hear properly as only meaning good work, but this word can also describe how a person holds the body or how an action is carried out.

Other meanings

  • straightadverb

Opposites

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