TOPIK · Level 318
15 words
Korean word
일일이
Pronunciation
Romanizationiriri
Meaning
- adverbone by one
Example
그는 일일이 확인하지 않아도 돼.keu neun i ri ri hwa gin ha ji a na do twae
He doesn't have to check each one individually.
More examples
중요한 내용은 일일이 기록해 두자.chung yo han nae yong eun i ri ri ki ro kae tu ja
Let's record the important information individually.
Core concept
A task is broken into separate items, and each item is dealt with on its own, sometimes with close attention to small details.
Common phrases
일일이 신경 쓰다i ri ri sin gyeong sseu da
attend to each one
일일이 기록하다i ri ri ki ro ka da
document each one in turn
Similar words
하나하나hanahana: Giving separate attention to each person or thing in a group.
하나씩hanassik: Taking out or handling items one at a time.
차례차례charyecharye: Proceeding in a set order, step by step.
낱낱이nannachi: Examining every part thoroughly without leaving out any detail.
Definition in Korean
여럿 가운데서 하나씩 차례로 또는 하나하나 따로따로 처리하거나 가리킬 때 쓰는 부사yeo reot ka un de seo ha na ssik cha rye ro tto neun ha na ha na tta ro tta ro cheo ri ha geo na ka ri kil ttae sseu neun pu sa
Word origin
The form repeats the Sino-Korean element for one and adds an adverbial ending to emphasize each item separately.
Usage tips
- When a sentence says an action is unnecessary, this word can highlight that checking every item separately would be more work than needed.
Other meanings
- in detailadverb
Opposites
- 대강taegangapproximatelyadverb
- 일괄적으로ilgwaljeogeuroin a batchadverb