Korean word

매우

Pronunciation

Romanizationmaeu

Meaning

  • adverbvery

Example

오늘은 매우 피곤해.o neu reun mae u pi gon hae

I'm very tired today.

Illustration for 매우 (very)

More examples

그 문제는 매우 중요하다.keu mun je neun mae u chung yo ha da

That issue is very important.

Core concept

A strong boost in degree placed before an adjective or verb.

Common phrases

  • 매우 중요하다mae u chung yo ha da

    very important

  • 매우 좋다mae u cho ta

    very good

Similar words

너무neomu: Shows that something is extremely strong or more than is suitable.
아주aju: Shows that a quality or action is at a very high level.
정말cheongmal: Strengthens a speaker's feeling, judgment, or reaction.
진짜chinjja: Adds strong emphasis to praise, surprise, or another feeling in everyday speech.

Definition in Korean

주로 형용사나 동사 앞에 쓰여 정도를 강조하는 부사.chu ro hyeong yong sa na tong sa a pe sseu yeo cheong do reul kang jo ha neun pu sa

Word origin

The native Korean adverb 매우 (maeu, "very") was passed down from an older form rather than borrowed from Chinese.

Usage tips

  • Compared with casual ways to add emphasis, this word often sounds more formal, so it fits reports and notices.

Opposites

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