Never in Korean 🇰🇷

절대 info.

Tips to Remember:
• Think of 절대 (jeoldae) as representing something that is "absolute" or "complete"—when you say "never," it means there's absolutely no chance.
• Remember that the word visually and conceptually has the idea of a firm, unchangeable rule.

Explanation:
• 절대 (jeoldae) translates to "never" when used with a negative verb but can also mean "absolutely" or "completely" in certain contexts.
• It expresses an uncompromising degree of something, similar to saying “under any circumstances” or “in no way.”

Similar Words:
• 결코 (gyeolko) – also means “never” or “absolutely not.”
• 전혀 (jeonhyeo) – conveys the meaning of “not at all” or “completely not,” often used with negatives.

Alternate Meanings:
• When paired with adjectives or other adverbs, 절대 (jeoldae) can intensify the meaning to “absolutely” or “completely” (e.g., “절대적으로,” jeoldaejeogeuro, meaning "absolutely").

Example Sentences:
1. Korean: 나는 절대 포기하지 않을 거야.
Romanized: Naneun jeoldae pogihaji aneul geoya.
English: I will never give up.

2. Korean: 그는 절대 거짓말을 하지 않는다.
Romanized: Geuneun jeoldae geojitmareul haji anhneunda.
English: He never lies.

3. Korean: 예산 문제 때문에 그 계획은 절대 실행될 수 없다.
Romanized: Yesan munje ttaemune geu gyehoek-eun jeoldae silhaengdoel su eopda.
English: That plan can never be executed due to budget issues.

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