Korean

Meaning: please; a little
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

Please lend me this book.
주인장, 여기 주문 좀 받아주세요.
Owner, please take our order.
찌개가 싱거워서 장을 좀 더 넣었어요.
The stew was bland, so I added a bit more sauce.
조용한 데 가서 얘기 좀 할까요?
Shall we go to a quiet place and talk?
내가 좀 더 건강하다면 좋겠다.
If only I were a bit healthier, it would be good.
요즘 운동을 안 해서 살이 좀 쪘어요.
I've gained some weight lately because I haven't been exercising.
피곤해서 좀 쉬고 싶어요.
I'm tired, so I want to rest a bit.
이 짐 좀 위로 올려주시겠어요?
Could you please put this luggage up for me?
텔레비전 볼륨이 너무 커서 좀 낮췄다.
The television volume was too loud, so I turned it down a bit.
감기약 좀 사러 약국에 들렀어요.
I stopped by the pharmacy to buy some cold medicine.

Usage Notes

Used to make requests sound softer and more polite. It can also mean 'a little'.

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