Korean

전혀
Meaning: not at all, entirely
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

I didn't know that fact at all.
저는 그 사람을 전혀 몰라요.
I don't know that person at all.
기름이 전혀 나지 않는 우리나라는 원유를 모두 수입하고 있다.
Our country, which produces no oil at all, imports all of its crude oil.
철저한 준비 덕분에 계획에 빈틈이 전혀 없었다.
Thanks to thorough preparation, there were no gaps at all in the plan.
그의 말은 전혀 근거 없는 헛소리에 불과하다.
His words are nothing but groundless nonsense.
그는 자신의 잘못에 대한 자각이 전혀 없었다.
He had no realization at all of his own mistakes.
그녀의 미소는 가식이 전혀 없어 보였다.
Her smile seemed to have no affectation at all.

Usage Notes

Used with negative expressions to mean 'not at all' or 'completely'.

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