Korean

조금

조금
Meaning: a little, a bit
Part of Speech: Noun, Adverb

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Example sentences

Please add just a little salt.
조금만 더 주세요.
Please give me a little more.
가격을 조금만 감해 주세요.
Please reduce the price a little.
목소리 톤을 조금만 낮춰 주세요.
Please lower your voice tone a little.
그는 다리를 다쳐서 조금 절었다.
He limped slightly because he hurt his leg.
스피커의 볼륨을 조금 높여 주세요
Please turn up the volume of the speaker a little.
노사 양측이 조금씩 양보하여 원만한 합의를 이끌어 냈다.
Both labor and management sides made some concessions and reached an amicable agreement.
여행 전에 스페인어를 조금 배웠습니다.
I learned a little Spanish before the trip.
모두 힘들지만 조금만 더 힘냅시다.
Everyone must be tired, but let's cheer up.
수프에 후추를 조금 뿌리니 맛이 더 좋아졌다.
I added a bit of pepper to the soup and it tastes better.

Usage Notes

Used as a noun or adverb to indicate a small amount or a short time. '좀' is a common abbreviation.

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