Korean word

참으로

Pronunciation

Romanizationchameuro

Meaning

  • adverbtruly

Example

그는 참으로 친절하다.keu neun cha meu ro chin jeol ha da

He is truly kind.

Illustration for 참으로 (truly)

More examples

그의 업적은 참으로 대단했다.keu ui eop jjeo geun cha meu ro tae dan haet tta

His achievement was truly impressive.

Core concept

A clear, strong stamp of certainty that something is genuinely so.

Common phrases

  • 참으로 대단하다cha meu ro tae dan ha da

    truly impressive

  • 참으로 믿기 어렵다cha meu ro mit kki eo ryeop tta

    truly hard to believe

Similar words

정말cheongmal: Adds strong emphasis to an everyday feeling, judgment, or reaction.
진짜chinjja: States casually and directly that something is genuinely true.

Definition in Korean

어떤 사실이나 감정을 진실하거나 강하게 인정하여 말할 때 쓰는 부사.eo tteon sa si ri na kam jeong eul chin sil ha geo na kang ha ge in jeong ha yeo mal hal ttae sseu neun pu sa

Word origin

The word developed by adding an adverb-forming ending to a native Korean root meaning true, so it expresses firm affirmation.

Usage tips

  • Its formal, careful tone makes it especially useful in writing, speeches, and serious statements rather than casual chat.

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