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대단히

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Meaning and Usage

"대단히" is an adverb used to emphasize the degree of something, similar to "extremely" or "very" in English. It is often used in formal or polite contexts to express strong appreciation, importance, or intensity.

Common Contexts

You will frequently see "대단히" in formal speech or writing, such as in business settings, official announcements, or polite expressions of gratitude.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 대단히 감사합니다: a very polite way to say "thank you very much".
  • 대단히 중요하다: to be extremely important.
  • 대단히 재미있다: to be extremely interesting or fun.

Nuances

Using "대단히" adds a respectful or formal tone compared to more casual intensifiers like "아주" or "매우". It is less common in casual conversation.

Common Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse "대단히" with "대단하다" (an adjective meaning "great" or "amazing"). Remember that "대단히" is an adverb modifying verbs or adjectives, while "대단하다" is used as a descriptive adjective.

Example Sentences

그는 대단히 중요한 발표를 준비하고 있다.

Geuneun daedanhi jungyohan balpyo reul junbihago itda.

He is preparing a very important presentation.

대단히 감사합니다. 덕분에 일이 잘 해결되었어요.

Daedanhi gamsahamnida. Deokbune iri jal haegyeoldoeeosseoyo.

Thank you very much. Thanks to you, the matter was resolved well.

그 영화는 대단히 재미있어서 여러 번 봤다.

Geu yeonghwaneun daedanhi jaemiisseoseo yeoreo beon bwatda.

That movie was extremely interesting, so I watched it several times.