Korean word

선뜻

Pronunciation

Romanizationseontteut

Meaning

  • adverbwithout hesitation

Example

그는 선뜻 도와주었다.keu neun seon tteut to wa ju eot tta

He helped without hesitation.

Illustration for 선뜻 (without hesitation)

More examples

회의에서 그는 선뜻 나서서 의견을 말했다.hoe ui e seo keu neun seon tteut na seo seo ui gyeo neul mal haet tta

At the meeting, he readily stepped forward and shared his opinion.

Core concept

A person responds to a request with an open mind and moves to help without pausing.

Common phrases

  • 선뜻 도와주다seon tteut to wa ju da

    readily help

  • 선뜻 나서다seon tteut na seo da

    willingly step forward

  • 선뜻 받아들이다seon tteut pa da deu ri da

    gladly accept

Similar words

주저 없이chujeo eopssi: Acts at once without showing doubt or delay.
기꺼이kikkeoi: Gladly accepts a request or offers help with a willing attitude.
흔쾌히heunkwaehi: Agrees or cooperates readily and in good spirits.

Definition in Korean

남의 부탁이나 요청에 대해 주저하지 않고 기꺼이 응하거나 행동으로 옮기는 태도를 나타내는 부사.na mui pu ta gi na yo cheong e tae hae chu jeo ha ji an ko ki kkeo i eung ha geo na haeng dong eu ro om gi neun tae do reul na ta nae neun pu sa

Word origin

The exact historical formation of 선뜻 (seontteut, "readiness") is uncertain, so it is best learned as an established native Korean adverb for a ready response.

Usage tips

  • It usually carries a warm sense of cooperation, not just speed, so it presents a helpful response positively.

Other meanings

  • gladlyadverb
  • willinglyadverb

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