Korean word

얼른

Pronunciation

Romanizationeolleun

Meaning

  • adverbright away

Example

얼른 전화해 줘.eol leun cheon hwa hae chwo

Call me right away.

Illustration for 얼른 (right away)

More examples

얼른 오세요.eol leun o se yo

Please come right away.

Core concept

An urgent push from delay into action.

Common phrases

  • 얼른 오세요eol leun o se yo

    come quickly

  • 얼른 도와 주세요eol leun to wa chu se yo

    help quickly

  • 얼른 연락 주세요eol leun yeol lak chu se yo

    get in touch right away

Similar words

빨리ppalli: Shows that an action happens quickly or in a short time.
바로paro: Shows that an action happens immediately with no waiting.
금방keumbang: Refers to something happening a moment ago or very soon.
당장tangjang: Stresses that an action must happen immediately.

Definition in Korean

지체하지 않고 곧바로 하거나 빠르게 행동하라는 뜻의 부사.chi che ha ji an ko kot ppa ro ha geo na ppa reu ge haeng dong ha ra neun tteu sui pu sa

Word origin

This native Korean adverb has no clear modern word-part breakdown, and its older history is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • A polite softener can make a request with this adverb sound less blunt while keeping the sense of urgency.

Other meanings

  • quicklyadverb
  • hurry upadverb

Opposites

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