별로
Korean
[edit]Etymology
[edit]별(別) (byeol, “separate, other”) + -로 (-ro, directional / instrumental particle, indicating direction of motion or action, or means or reason). Compare Japanese 別に (betsu ni).
Pronunciation
[edit]- (SK Standard/Seoul) IPA(key): [pjʌ̹ɭɭo̞]
- Phonetic hangul: [별로]
| Romanizations | |
|---|---|
| Revised Romanization? | byeollo |
| Revised Romanization (translit.)? | byeollo |
| McCune–Reischauer? | pyŏllo |
| Yale Romanization? | pyello |
Adverb
[edit]- very (in a negative context)
- 별로 많이 기다리지 않았어요.
- Byeollo mani gidariji anasseoyo.
- I have not been waiting very long.
- really (usually used with a negative)
- 별로 많지 않아요.
- Byeollo manchi anayo.
- There is really not a lot.
Adjective
[edit]- (colloquial) not so good
- Person 1: 이 옷 어때? Person 2: 별론데?
- Person 1: i ot eottae? Person 2: byeollonde?
- Person 1: How is this dress? Person 2: Not so good, eh?
Synonyms
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[edit]See also
[edit]- 과히 (gwahi)