Meaning and Usage
'모조리' means 'all' or 'completely' and is used to emphasize that nothing is left out. It is often used in formal or written contexts but can appear in spoken Korean for strong emphasis.
Common Collocations
- 모조리 인정하다: to admit everything
- 모조리 잃다: to lose everything
- 모조리 가져가다: to take everything away
These collocations highlight the totality implied by '모조리'.
Nuance and Register
'모조리' carries a strong sense of completeness and is more emphatic than simply saying '다' (all). It is somewhat formal and can sound dramatic or serious.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '모조리' with '모두' or '전부', which also mean 'all'. '모조리' stresses the idea of 'without exception' or 'wholly', so it is best used when emphasizing totality or completeness.
Summary
Use '모조리' when you want to stress that something applies to every part or item without exception, often in serious or formal contexts.