Meaning and Usage
"빨리" is an adverb meaning "quickly" or "fast." It is commonly used in everyday conversation to express the need to do something without delay.
Common Contexts
You will often hear "빨리" when someone wants to hurry up or when there is urgency, such as "빨리 와 주세요" (Please come quickly) or "빨리 먹어야 해요" (You have to eat quickly).
Collocations and Patterns
- 빨리 오다: to come quickly
- 빨리 하다: to do something quickly
- 빨리 끝내다: to finish quickly
These collocations are very common and useful in daily life.
Register and Politeness
"빨리" itself is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Politeness is usually conveyed by the verb endings rather than the adverb.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "빨리" with "빨갛게" (reddishly) due to similar sounds. Remember "빨리" relates to speed, not color.