Korean

제일
Meaning: the first, number one, most
Part of Speech: Noun, Adverb

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Handwriting

第
一

Example sentences

Health is the most important.
저는 고등학교 때 화학을 제일 좋아했어요.
I liked chemistry the most in high school.
저는 체육 수업을 제일 좋아해요.
I like P.E. class the most.
봉지 안에 과일이 많았지만, 그중에서 복숭아가 제일 달았어요.
There was a lot of fruit in the bag, but among them the peach was the sweetest.
저것은 제가 제일 좋아하는 책입니다.
That is my favorite book.
한국 여행 중에 먹은 돌솥 비빔밥이 제일 맛있었다.
The dolsot bibimbap I ate during my trip to Korea was the most delicious.
저는 달콤한 마카롱을 제일 좋아해요.
I like sweet macarons the most.
매일 아침 일어나면 제일 먼저 세수를 합니다.
Every morning when I wake up, the first thing I do is wash my face.
여름에는 시원한 참외를 먹는 것이 제일 좋다.
In summer, eating a cool Korean melon is the best.
어머니께서 만드신 송편이 제일 맛있어요.
The songpyeon my mother made is the most delicious.

Usage Notes

Can be used as a noun to mean 'the first' or 'number one', or as an adverb to mean 'most' or 'best'.

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