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점점 and 서서히 both stand for 'gradually'. However, they are not a synonym. 점점: 점(漸)+점(漸). 漸 = progress toward a certain direction little by little 서서히: 서(徐)+서(徐)+-히(adverbial suffix). 徐 = (go) slowly Therefore, 점점 more focuses on 'little', while 서서히 on 'slow'. When things progress little by little, then they will do so slowly. That's why the two words can be used interchangeably, but the nuance is ..

In order to make a concessive sentence, there are many options to use in Korean expressions. -아/어도, -지만 and -ㄴ/는데 are among them, and they are nearly interchangeable. Therefore, even if you use it without division, it matters little. However, there is a subtle difference in nuance, which is the subject of this post today. Among the three expressions, -아도/어도 is the most similar to the expression ..

They all have the meaning of correction or making something go in the right way. The difference is: 수정 - 수(修): cultivate, better, polish, trim, or improve 수양(修養) = self-discipline 교정 - 교(矯): correct, rectify, straighten, or tighten the error, distortion, or mishavarior 교도소(矯導所) = jail 조정 - 조(調): adjust or make something harmonious, even, or soft 조화(調和) = harmony In addition, the three words have..

There are several forms of noun clauses. -기 : 나는 네가 노력하기를 바란다. I hope that you try hard. -ㅁ/음 : 네가 노력하고 있음을 잘 알아. I know that you are trying hard. -ㄴ/는 것 : 네가 노력하고 있는 것을 잘 알아. I know that you are trying hard. The three are interchangeable, but the meanings are slightly different. The ending ‘-기’ implies something that has not yet happened, while the expression ‘-ㄴ/는 것’ and the ending ‘-ㅁ/음’ impl..

There are several connective endings that link two clauses in the relation of a reason and result, cause and effect, and the basis and following action. -길래(기에) and -ㄴ데/는데 are two of them, and I'd like to show you the difference between them. When using -길래(-기에), the full sentence just expresses a simple fact. The type of sentence is usually a declarative one. 비가 많이 오길래 그냥 집에 있었어. It rained a lo..