Korean word

자꾸

Pronunciation

Romanizationchakku

Meaning

  • adverbagain and again

Example

그는 자꾸 질문을 한다.keu neun cha kku chil mu neul han da

He asks questions again and again.

Illustration for 자꾸 (again and again)

More examples

자꾸 전화가 와서 곤란해요.cha kku cheon hwa ga wa seo kol lan hae yo

I am having trouble because I keep getting phone calls.

Core concept

A repeated action keeps coming back, often with a feeling that it is becoming bothersome.

Common phrases

  • 자꾸 질문하다cha kku chil mun ha da

    ask questions again and again

  • 자꾸 생각나다cha kku saeng gang na da

    come to mind again and again

  • 자꾸 연락하다cha kku yeol la ka da

    get in touch again and again

Similar words

자주chaju: An event happens many times during a period of time.
계속kyesok: A condition or activity keeps going without stopping.
또tto: A previous action happens again.
반복해서panbokaeseo: The same act is done over and over.

Definition in Korean

반복적으로 자주 일어나는 행동이나 상태를 가리키는 부사로, 말하는 이가 불편하거나 싫어하는 일이 계속될 때 그 빈도를 강조할 때 쓰인다.pan bok jjeo geu ro cha ju i reo na neun haeng dong i na sang tae reul ka ri ki neun pu sa ro mal ha neun i ga pul pyeon ha geo na si reo ha neun i ri kye sok ttoel ttae keu pin do reul kang jo hal ttae sseu in da

Word origin

The origin of this adverb is uncertain, so it is best learned as one established Korean word rather than split into smaller parts.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may choose often for a neutral report, but this adverb can make repeated behavior sound like a small complaint.

Other meanings

  • oftenadverb

Opposites

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