Korean

잔뜩

잔뜩
Meaning: fully; to the utmost; to a great extent
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

The sky is very cloudy.
시장에 가서 사과며 배며 잔뜩 사 왔다.
I went to the market and bought plenty of apples and pears.
떡이니 과일이니 잤듬 먹었다.
I ate plenty of things like rice cakes and fruit.
하늘에 먹구름이 잔뜩 끼었다.
Dark clouds gathered heavily in the sky.
약속 시간에 늦었더니 친구가 잔뜩 뿔나 있었다.
My friend was very angry because I was late for the appointment.
그는 술에 잔뜩 취해서 비틀거리며 집으로 향했다.
He was completely drunk and headed home, staggering.
소파에 개털이 잔뜩 붙어 있었다.
Dog hair was stuck all over the sofa.
그는 넘어져서 커다란 몸뚱어리에 진흙을 잔뜩 묻혔다.
He fell and got his large body covered in mud.
시장에서 사과하며 배하며 과일을 잔뜩 샀다.
I bought a lot of fruit at the market, including apples and pears.

Usage Notes

Used to describe something being full, severe, or to a great extent. Often implies a negative or intense state.

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