TOPIK · Level 178
15 words
Korean word
마구
Pronunciation
Romanizationmagu
Meaning
- adverbrecklessly
Example
그는 마구 돈을 썼다.keu neun ma gu to neul sseot tta
He spent money recklessly.
More examples
그는 술에 취해 길에서 마구 소리쳤다.keu neun su re chwi hae ki re seo ma gu so ri cheot tta
He was drunk and shouted recklessly in the street.
Core concept
An action pushes past self-control, often becoming reckless or excessive.
Common phrases
마구 소리치다ma gu so ri chi da
shout wildly
마구 퍼붓다ma gu peo but tta
pour out recklessly
Similar words
함부로hamburo: Carelessly or without permission, ignoring rules or other people's boundaries.
무턱대고muteokttaego: Acting on impulse without a reason or proper preparation.
아무렇게나amureokena: In a haphazard way without caring about the method or order.
막mak: With strong momentum and no restraint.
Definition in Korean
자제 없이 행동이나 상황이 지나치게 일어남을 나타내는 부사.cha je eop ssi haeng dong i na sang hwang i chi na chi ge i reo na meul na ta nae neun pu sa
Word origin
Its exact historical origin is uncertain, so it is best learned as an established Korean adverb rather than through a guessed word breakdown.
Usage tips
- English recklessly often points to danger or poor judgment, but this word can also highlight uncontrolled excess even when danger is not the focus.
Other meanings
- excessivelyadverb
- thoughtlesslyadverb
Opposites
- 조심스럽게chosimseureopkkecarefullyadverb
- 신중하게sinjunghagecautiouslyadverb
Related words
- 마구잡이magujabihaphazardnessnoun