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ilbureo[일부러]Intermediate · TOPIK IIAttitude

specially; expressly

Adverb

  1. 1

    specially; expressly

    Attentively with a certain thought.

    Korean definition: 어떤 생각을 가지고 마음을 써서.

    • To run into Seunggyu, Jisu went to the library early the next morning on purpose.

    • To buy good, cheap things, I skip the nearby supermarket and make a point of going to the traditional market.

  2. 2

    deliberately; intentionally

    With one's real purpose or intention hidden.

    Korean definition: 알면서도 아는 것을 숨기거나 어떤 행위를 하는 본래 마음을 숨기고.

    • My older sister deliberately pretended not to know so I wouldn't feel sorry about ruining her clothes.

    • Having won the lottery, Jisu deliberately pretended to be short of money in case people around her found it strange.