Meaning and Usage
The adverb '한꺼번에' means 'all at once' or 'in one go.' It is used to describe doing something simultaneously or in a single action rather than in parts or stages.
Common Contexts
You will often hear '한꺼번에' when talking about handling multiple tasks, eating, or solving problems in one attempt. It emphasizes the idea of doing many things together rather than separately.
Collocations and Patterns
- 한꺼번에 처리하다: to handle all at once
- 한꺼번에 먹다: to eat all at once
- 한꺼번에 끝내다: to finish all at once
These collocations highlight the immediacy and completeness of the action.
Register and Politeness
'한꺼번에' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts without changing form.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '한꺼번에' with '한번에.' While both mean 'at once,' '한꺼번에' often implies a larger quantity or more intensity, whereas '한번에' is more neutral and simply means 'in one try' or 'one time.' Use '한꺼번에' when emphasizing the simultaneous or collective nature of the action.