1. a gentle request (completed) "좀" is used to soften a command or request. For example: 문을 좀 닫아 줄래요? (부드러운 요청)Would you mind closing the door? (Soft request)
3. an emphatic expression Sometimes "좀" is used to emphasize the words or to show emotion. For example: 이건 좀 심하잖아. (강조, 부정적인 감정)This is a bit too much. (Emphasis, negative emotions)
4. an expression of irritation or discontent Sometimes you use "좀" to express your dissatisfaction with the other person's behavior. For example: 그만 좀 해! (짜증)Stop it! (Annoyed)
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How do you know when to use 좀? It wasn’t used in a few sentences but they were also requests.
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In Korean, 좀 is used in a variety of situations, and its meaning varies depending on the context. It is mainly used for:
1. a gentle request (completed)
"좀" is used to soften a command or request.
For example:
문을 좀 닫아 줄래요? (부드러운 요청)Would you mind closing the door? (Soft request)
2. a little/a little bit of meaning
"좀" means less quantity or degree.
For example:
시간이 좀 걸릴 거예요. (약간의 시간) It's going to take some time
3. an emphatic expression
Sometimes "좀" is used to emphasize the words or to show emotion.
For example:
이건 좀 심하잖아. (강조, 부정적인 감정)This is a bit too much. (Emphasis, negative emotions)
4. an expression of irritation or discontent
Sometimes you use "좀" to express your dissatisfaction with the other person's behavior.
For example:
그만 좀 해! (짜증)Stop it! (Annoyed)