A + 게
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Description
Adjective + 게: Adding 게 to a Korean adverb makes it function as an adverb.
Notes
- The adverbs should be placed immediately before whatever it modifies.
- Some of the adverbs used in Korean might sound awkward if literally translated in English, for example '맛있게 먹어요' means eat deliciously.
- Many adverbs have their own form and don't need to be combined with this grammar.
Conjugation Rule
| Pattern | Case | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule 1: | Adjective + 게 | If there is no 받침 or if the adjective/verb stem has ㄹ as a 받침 | 크다 → 크게 |
| Rule 2: | Adjective + 게 | If there is a 받침 at the end of the adjective/verb stem | 늦다 → 늦게 |
Sentence Examples
| Korean | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 더 크게 말하세요. | Please speak louder. | Polite informal form |
| A : 어떻게 지냈어요?" "B : 바쁘게 지냈어요. |
A : How have you been?" "B : I've been busy. |
Polite informal form |
| 방을 깨끗하게 청소했어요. | I cleaned my room clearly. | Polite informal form |
| 영희는 예쁘게 생겼어요. | Young Hee looks pretty. | Polite informal form |
| 기분 나쁘게 생각하지 마세요. 그냥 농담이었어요. | Please don´t be offended. It was just a joke. | Polite informal form |
| 그 사람의 얼굴이 빨갛게 되었어요. | His face turned red. | Polite informal form |
| 재미있게 놀자. | Let's have fun. | Low form(반말) |
| 무례하게 행동하지 마세요. | Don't act rude please. | Polite informal form |
| 우와, 맛있게 생겼네요. | Wow, it looks delicious. | Polite informal form |
| 별이 밝게 빛나요. | Stars twinkle brightly | Polite informal form |
Pronunciation
- Special pronunciation rule?
See Also
- Related topic or grammar
