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"Very" in Korean: 아주
아주aju
Very in Korean is 아주 (aju). 아주 intensifies a description; it does not automatically replace 너무 when too much is intended.
Very: starting the exchange
이 음식은 아주 맛있어요.i eumsigeun aju masisseoyo.
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How to pronounce 아주
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aju
/atɕu/
아주 is read aju. In 아주 좋아요, read the full phrase as aju joayo.
"Very" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 아주aju | Very The inventory form for very. | The inventory form for very. |
| 아주 좋아요aju joayo | very good 아주 intensifies a description; it does not automatically replace 너무 when too much is intended. | 아주 intensifies a description; it does not automatically replace 너무 when too much is intended. |
How to use 아주 in real life
- 1Very: starting the exchange
이 음식은 아주 맛있어요.
i eumsigeun aju masisseoyo.
This food is very delicious.
아주 intensifies a description; it does not automatically replace 너무 when too much is intended.
- 2Very: adding useful context
여기는 아주 조용해요.
yeogineun aju joyonghaeyo.
It is very quiet here.
This sentence places 아주 in a complete exchange.
- 3Very: a different conversation
그 책은 아주 어려워요.
geu chaegeun aju eoryeowoyo.
That book is very difficult.
This sentence places 아주 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 아주
Incorrect: 이 음식는 아주 맛있어요.
Correct: 이 음식은 아주 맛있어요.
When practicing very, 음식 ends in a consonant, so this sentence needs 음식은, not 음식는.
Incorrect: 그 책는 아주 어려워요.
Correct: 그 책은 아주 어려워요.
When practicing very, 책 ends in a consonant, so this sentence needs 책은, not 책는.
Good to know
아주 intensifies a description; it does not automatically replace 너무 when too much is intended.
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Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with 아주
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
이 음식은 아주 맛있어요.
i eumsigeun aju masisseoyo.
This food is very delicious.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
여기는 아주 조용해요.
yeogineun aju joyonghaeyo.
It is very quiet here.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Very" in Korean
What does 아주 mean?
Very in Korean is 아주 (aju). 아주 intensifies a description; it does not automatically replace 너무 when too much is intended.
When should I say 아주 좋아요?
아주 intensifies a description; it does not automatically replace 너무 when too much is intended.
How does 아주 좋아요 differ from the basic expression?
아주 좋아요 means “very good”. 아주 intensifies a description; it does not automatically replace 너무 when too much is intended.
Can I use 아주 in a full sentence?
이 음식은 아주 맛있어요. means “This food is very delicious.” 아주 intensifies a description; it does not automatically replace 너무 when too much is intended.
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