Meaning and Usage
The word '전부' means 'all' or 'everything' and is used to refer to the entirety of something. It can be used as a noun or adverb depending on context.
Common Contexts
- Referring to all parts or items in a group: "전부 다" (all of it)
- Expressing total commitment or extent: "자신의 전부" (one's whole self)
- Confirming completeness: "전부 준비됐다" (everything is ready)
Collocations and Patterns
- 전부 다: emphasizes completeness, often used in casual speech.
- 전부 + verb: to indicate that the action applies to all.
- 자신의 전부: used to express giving or dedicating one's entire self or resources.
Register and Nuance
'전부' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is often interchangeable with '모두' but '전부' can carry a slightly stronger sense of entirety or completeness.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '전부' with '모두'. While both mean 'all', '전부' often emphasizes the totality more strongly and is used when referring to the whole amount or extent. Use '전부' when you want to stress completeness or entirety explicitly.