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특히

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Usage of '특히'

'특히' is an adverb used to emphasize a specific item or aspect within a group or situation, meaning 'especially' or 'particularly'. It highlights something that stands out more than others.

Common Contexts

You will often see '특히' used when comparing preferences, difficulties, or qualities, such as in sentences about favorite things, challenging tasks, or notable characteristics.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 특히 + noun: to single out a particular item (e.g., 특히 사과 - especially apples)
  • 특히 + adjective/verb: to emphasize a quality or action (e.g., 특히 어려웠다 - was especially difficult)

Register and Politeness

'특히' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts without changing form.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '특히' with '아주' (very) or '매우' (very), but '특히' specifically highlights something within a group rather than just intensifying an adjective or verb. Use '특히' when you want to single out one element as more notable than others.

Example Sentences

나는 과일을 좋아하는데, 특히 사과를 좋아해요.

Naneun gwail-eul joh-ahaneunde, teukhi sagwareul joh-ahaeyo.

I like fruits, especially apples.

이번 시험에서 특히 어려웠던 문제는 무엇인가요?

Ibeon siheomeseo teukhi eoryeowotdeon munjeneun mueosingayo?

What was the problem that was especially difficult in this exam?

그는 특히 친절하고 배려심이 많아요.

Geuneun teukhi chinjeolhago baeryeosimi manh-ayo.

He is especially kind and considerate.