Korean Conversation · Level 120
15 words
Korean word
쭉
Pronunciation
Romanizationjjuk
Meaning
- adverbstraight
Example
이 길을 쭉 가세요.i ki reul jjuk ka se yo
Go straight along this road.
More examples
골목을 쭉 지나가면 오른쪽에 가게가 있어요.kol mo geul jjuk chi na ga myeon o reun jjo ge ka ge ga i sseo yo
If you go straight through the alley, there is a shop on the right.
Core concept
An action or stretch continues in one unbroken line without stopping.
Common phrases
쭉 내려가다jjuk nae ryeo ga da
go straight down
쭉 지나가다jjuk chi na ga da
go straight through
Similar words
곧장kotjjang: Moves straight toward a destination without hesitation or a detour.
바로paro: A place or result is reached straight away by a direct route.
똑바로ttokpparo: Something is done properly while staying straight and orderly.
계속kyesok: An action or condition remains in progress without interruption.
Definition in Korean
중단 없이 계속 이어지거나 시간이 길게 이어지는 상태를 나타내는 부사.chung dan eop ssi kye sok i eo ji geo na si ga ni kil ge i eo ji neun sang tae reul na ta nae neun pu sa
Word origin
The origin of this adverb is uncertain, but its meaning is easy to remember as one continuous line through space or time.
Usage tips
- In directions, it signals movement that does not stop at an intermediate point, helping learners understand why one short English translation does not fit every context.
Other meanings
- all the wayadverb