Korean grammar · Level 2 · 2급
A-게 (adverb)
Adjective → adverb
Add -게 to an adjective stem to say how something is done: 예쁘다 → 예쁘게, “nicely”. You already know one: 맛있게 드세요, “eat deliciously” — enjoy your meal.
| When | Use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| any adjective | stem + 게 | 예쁘다 → 예쁘게 · 깨끗하다 → 깨끗하게 |
| common ones | -게 | 크게 · 작게 · 맛있게 · 재미있게 |
Examples
방을 예쁘게 꾸밀 거예요.
I'm going to decorate the room nicely.
깨끗하게 청소했어요.
I cleaned it properly.
주말에 재미있게 놀았어요.
I had a fun weekend.
Practise it in context · Level 2, Unit 8
I just moved house
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