Korean

열심히
Meaning: diligently; hard; eagerly
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

He is studying diligently.
그는 열심히 공부해서 상을 받았어요.
He studied hard and received an award.
그는 그 땅의 시작으로서 열심히 일했다
He worked hard as the tenant farmer of that land.
내 동생은 육 개월 동안 한국어를 열심히 공부했다.
My younger sibling studied Korean hard for six months.
저는 요즘 영어 공부를 열심히 하고 있습니다.
I am studying English hard these days.
저는 성공적인 인터뷰를 위해 열심히 준비했습니다.
I diligently prepared for a successful interview.
그는 공무원이 되기 위해 열심히 공부했다.
He studied hard to become a public official.
그는 대학교 연구실에서 열심히 연구원으로 일하고 있다.
He is diligently working as a researcher in the university lab.
그는 열심히 공부하는 대학생이다.
He is a hardworking university student.
우리 회사의 모든 사원은 열심히 일한다.
All employees of our company work hard.

Usage Notes

Indicates putting one's utmost effort or sincerity into something. Often used with verbs like 'study', 'work', or 'teach'.

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