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Korean
Etymology
별(別) (byeol, “separate, other”) + 로 (-ro, particle). Compare Japanese 別に (betsu ni).
Pronunciation
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Revised Romanization? | byeollo |
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Revised Romanization (translit.)? | byeollo |
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McCune–Reischauer? | pyŏllo |
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Yale Romanization? | pyello |
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Adverb
별로 • (byeollo) (hanja 別로)
- very (in a negative context)
별로 많이 기다리지 않았어요.- byeollo mani gidariji anasseoyo.
- I have not been waiting very long.
- really (sometimes used with a negative)
별로 많지 않아요.- byeollo manchi anayo.
- There is really not a lot.
Adjective
별로 • (byeollo) (hanja 別로)
- (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.
Synonyms
- 그다지 (geudaji)
- 별반 (byeolban)
Antonyms
See also