Example Sentences#

1. 조금만 더 내게 다가와 봐¹
   Come a little closer to me
   • 조금 means ‘a little’.
   • 만 is a particle meaning ‘only’ or ‘just’.
2. 다들 힘들게 사는데, 서로 도와주고 이해하면서 조금씩 변해가는 게 너무 좋았어.²
   While everyone lives with difficulty, I really liked how they help each other, understand each other, and gradually change.
   • 조금 means ‘a little’.
   • 씩 is a suffix indicating equal distribution or gradual progression.
3. “우선 저기 풀밭에, 나와 조금 떨어져 앉아 있어야 해.³
   “First, you must sit over there in the grass, a little apart from me.
   • 조금 is an adverb meaning ‘a little’.
4. 조금 뒤에 엄마가 다시 말했습니다.⁴
   A little later, the mother spoke again:
   • 조금 is an adverb meaning ‘a little’.
5. 두 사람 다 마음에 상처가 있는데, 서로 조금씩 나아지는 게 진짜 감동이었어.²
   Both of them were emotionally hurt, but seeing them gradually heal each other was truly touching.
   • 조금 means ‘a little’.
   • 씩 is a suffix indicating equal distribution or gradual progression.
6. 그러면서 날마다 조금씩 더 내게 가까이 앉으면 돼…”³
   And as you do so, you can sit a little closer to me each day…”
   • 조금 means ‘a little’.
   • 씩 is a suffix indicating equal distribution or gradual progression.