Meaning and Usage
The word '모두' means 'everybody' or 'all' and is used to refer to all people or things in a group without exception. It is a very common and useful word in everyday Korean.
Common Contexts
'모두' is often used when talking about groups of people, such as in meetings, gatherings, or general statements about everyone. It can also be used with objects or abstract concepts to mean 'all' or 'everything.'
Collocations and Patterns
- 모두 함께 (all together): used to emphasize doing something as a group.
- 모두 다 (all, emphasizing inclusiveness): sometimes used redundantly for emphasis.
- 모두가 (everyone as the subject): used when '모두' is the subject of the sentence.
Register and Politeness
'모두' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is polite enough for everyday conversation and formal speech.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '모두' with '전부' (also meaning 'all'), but '모두' is more commonly used for people, while '전부' is often used for things or abstract concepts. Also, avoid unnecessary repetition like '모두 다' unless for emphasis.