빨리
Grammar & Usage
adverb
neutral
How it works
Used to describe the speed at which an action is performed. It directly modifies verbs or adjectives, indicating that the action or state is swift. It can also imply 'soon' or 'early' depending on context.
Sample sentences
빨리 와 주세요!
Please come quickly!
숙제를 빨리 끝내야 해요.
I have to finish my homework quickly.
기차가 역에 빨리 도착했다.
The train arrived at the station quickly.
Quick facts
etymology:Derived from the adjective 빠르다 (ppareuda, 'to be fast/quick') + adverbial suffix -이 (-i).
variation:Can be intensified with expressions like '더 빨리' (deo ppalli, 'even faster') or '제일 빨리' (jeil ppalli, 'the fastest').
Mnemonic
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Example
빨리 와 주세요!
Please come quickly!
숙제를 빨리 끝내야 해요.
I have to finish my homework quickly.
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