Korean

너무

너무
Meaning: too, very, excessively
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

Don't worry too much.
이 레몬은 너무 셔요.
This lemon is too sour.
하루 종일 걸었더니 발이 너무 아파.
My feet hurt because I walked all day.
이 신발은 저에게 너무 커요.
These shoes are too big for me.
이 가방은 너무 무거워서 들기 힘들어요.
This bag is too heavy to carry.
이 케이크는 너무 달아서 다 못 먹겠어요.
This cake is so sweet that I can't eat it all.
이 가방은 너무 작다.
This bag is too small.
날씨는 좋았지만, 하지만 바람이 너무 강했다.
The weather was good, but the wind was too strong.
배고파? 응, 너무 배고파.
Are you hungry? Yeah, I'm so hungry.
너무 피곤해서 죽을 것 같아요.
I'm so tired, I feel like I'm going to die.

Usage Notes

Indicates that something exceeds a certain degree or limit. It can be used in both positive and negative contexts.

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