Meaning and Usage
"충분히" is an adverb meaning "enough" or "sufficiently." It is used to describe that an action or condition meets the necessary amount or degree. It often modifies verbs to emphasize that something is done to an adequate extent.
Common Contexts
You will frequently see "충분히" in contexts related to preparation, rest, understanding, or quantity. For example, "충분히 쉬다" (to rest enough) or "충분히 설명하다" (to explain sufficiently).
Collocations and Patterns
- 충분히 + verb: Indicates that the verb action is done adequately. Example: 충분히 공부하다 (study enough).
- 충분히 + adjective: Sometimes used to emphasize the degree of an adjective, e.g., 충분히 크다 (big enough).
- 충분히 + negative verb: To express that something is not enough, often with 안 or 못, e.g., 충분히 못 먹다 (not eat enough).
Register and Politeness
"충분히" is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It fits well in written and spoken Korean.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "충분히" with "많이" (a lot). While "많이" refers to quantity or frequency, "충분히" emphasizes adequacy or sufficiency. For example, "충분히 먹다" means to eat enough to satisfy, whereas "많이 먹다" means to eat a large amount.
Use "충분히" when you want to stress that the amount or degree meets the necessary standard.