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Intensifying adjectives with “아주” and “너무” Exercises in Korean language
Intensifying adjectives in Korean can add nuance and emphasis to your conversations, making your expressions more vivid and meaningful. Two common intensifiers you’ll encounter are "아주" (very) and "너무" (too). While "아주" is used to convey a high degree of something in a positive or neutral sense, "너무" often implies an excessive degree, which can sometimes carry a negative connotation. Understanding the differences between these intensifiers and knowing how to use them correctly can significantly enhance your Korean language skills.
In these exercises, you'll practice applying "아주" and "너무" to a variety of adjectives, helping you to better grasp their usage and subtleties. By the end of these activities, you should be able to distinguish when to use each intensifier appropriately, whether you're describing something as very beautiful (아주 예쁘다) or too expensive (너무 비싸다). Engaging in these exercises will not only improve your ability to intensify adjectives but also enrich your overall communication in Korean.
Exercise 1
<p>1. 이 영화는 *아주* 재미있어요 (very).</p>
<p>2. 오늘 날씨가 *너무* 덥다 (too).</p>
<p>3. 그 산은 *아주* 높아요 (very).</p>
<p>4. 이 음식은 *너무* 맵습니다 (too).</p>
<p>5. 그 책은 *아주* 두꺼워요 (very).</p>
<p>6. 그녀는 *너무* 예뻐요 (too).</p>
<p>7. 이 문제는 *아주* 어려워요 (very).</p>
<p>8. 그 노래는 *너무* 슬퍼요 (too).</p>
<p>9. 이 집은 *아주* 커요 (very).</p>
<p>10. 이 차는 *너무* 비싸요 (too).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. 이 영화는 *아주* 재미있어요 (very interesting).</p>
<p>2. 그 산은 *너무* 높아요 (extremely tall).</p>
<p>3. 이 음식은 *아주* 맛있어요 (very delicious).</p>
<p>4. 오늘 날씨가 *너무* 더워요 (extremely hot).</p>
<p>5. 그 책은 *아주* 재미있었어요 (very interesting in the past).</p>
<p>6. 이 길은 *너무* 좁아요 (extremely narrow).</p>
<p>7. 그녀는 *아주* 친절해요 (very kind).</p>
<p>8. 이 문제는 *너무* 어려워요 (extremely difficult).</p>
<p>9. 그 강아지는 *아주* 귀여워요 (very cute).</p>
<p>10. 오늘 밤은 *너무* 추워요 (extremely cold).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. 날씨가 *아주* 춥다 (intensifier for very).</p>
<p>2. 그 영화는 *너무* 재미있었어요 (intensifier for extremely).</p>
<p>3. 이 음식은 *아주* 매워요 (intensifier for very).</p>
<p>4. 여기는 *너무* 시끄러워요 (intensifier for extremely).</p>
<p>5. 그 산은 *아주* 높아요 (intensifier for very).</p>
<p>6. 이 책은 *너무* 어려워요 (intensifier for extremely).</p>
<p>7. 바다가 *아주* 아름다워요 (intensifier for very).</p>
<p>8. 그 사람은 *너무* 친절해요 (intensifier for extremely).</p>
<p>9. 이 집은 *아주* 커요 (intensifier for very).</p>
<p>10. 그 개는 *너무* 귀여워요 (intensifier for extremely).</p>