A + -게 – -ly / In a ... Manner (Adverbializer)

Conjugation & Pattern

• Adjective stem (A) + -게 (regardless of batchim: 예쁘다 -> 예쁘게, 싸다 -> 싸게)

Detailed Usage

Attached to an adjective stem to turn it into an adverb that modifies the following verb, describing the manner, degree, or result of the action.

Example Sentences

1. 1

   한국어 발음을 정말 정확하게 하시는군요.

   Hangugeo bareumeul jeongmal jeonghwakhage hasineungunyo.

   You pronounce Korean really accurately.

2. 2

   세일 기간이어서 옷을 아주 싸게 샀어요.

   Seil giganieoseo oseul aju ssage sasseoyo.

   Because it was the sale period, I bought the clothes very cheaply.

3. 3

   머리 좀 짧게 잘라 주세요.

   Meori jom jjapge jalla juseyo.

   Please cut my hair short.