Meaning and Usage
'조용히' is an adverb meaning 'quietly' or 'silently'. It is used to describe actions done without noise or disturbance. It is common in everyday situations where silence or low volume is expected.
Common Contexts
You will often hear '조용히' in places like libraries, hospitals, or homes when someone wants to avoid making noise. It can describe how someone speaks, moves, or behaves.
Collocations and Patterns
- 조용히 하다: to be quiet; used to request silence.
- 조용히 말하다: to speak quietly; often used when not wanting to disturb others.
- 조용히 나가다: to leave quietly; implies leaving without drawing attention.
Register and Politeness
'조용히' itself is neutral and polite when combined with polite verbs like 하다 or 말하다. It is suitable for formal and informal contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '조용히' with '조용하다' (adjective meaning 'quiet'). Remember, '조용히' modifies verbs as an adverb, while '조용하다' describes nouns or states.