Meaning and Usage
급히 means "in a hurry" or "quickly," often implying urgency or the need to act without delay. It is an adverb used to describe actions done hastily or under time pressure.
Common Contexts
You will often hear 급히 in daily life when someone needs to leave quickly, finish tasks fast, or when advising someone not to rush.
Collocations and Patterns
- 급히 나가다: to leave quickly
- 급히 처리하다: to handle something urgently
- 급히 말하다: to speak hastily
These collocations emphasize the urgency or speed of the action.
Register and Politeness
급히 is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is common in spoken and written Korean.
Learner Tips
Don’t confuse 급히 with 급하다, which is an adjective meaning "urgent" or "impatient." 급히 is the adverb form used to describe how an action is performed. For example, 급히 가다 (to go quickly) vs. 급한 일 (an urgent matter).