Korean

대부분
Meaning: most; the greater part; mostly
Part of Speech: Noun, Adverb

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Handwriting

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部
分

Example sentences

On weekends, I mostly rest at home.
옛날 사진은 대부분 흑백이에요.
Old photos are mostly in black and white.
산에서 본 화려한 버섯은 대부분 독버섯이다.
Most colorful mushrooms seen in the mountains are poisonous.
대부분의 꽃 피는 식물은 속씨식물에 속한다.
Most flowering plants are angiosperms.
대부분의 현대 사회는 일부일처주의를 법으로 규정하고 있다.
Most modern societies define monogamy by law.

Usage Notes

Can be used as a noun ('most of the people') or an adverb ('I mostly stay home'). It indicates a large majority.

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