똑바로

Korean

Etymology

From 똑 (ttok, “stitch, line”) +‎ 바로 (baro, “straight, upright, honestly, truly, correctly”).

Pronunciation
  • (SK Standard/Seoul) IPA(key): [t͈o̞k̚p͈a̠ɾo̞]
  • Phonetic hangul: [똑빠로]
Romanizations
Revised Romanization?ttokbaro
Revised Romanization (translit.)?ttogbalo
McCune–Reischauer?ttokparo
Yale Romanization?ttokpalo

Adverb

똑바로 • (ttokbaro)

  1. straight, upright, even
    똑바로 서다 ― ttokbaro seoda ― to stand straight
    똑바로 앉라! ― ttokbaro anna! ― Sit up straight!
  2. correctly, properly
    똑바로 앉다 ― ttokbaro anda ― to sit up properly
  3. truthfully, honestly, straightforwardly
    세상을 똑바로 살다 ― sesang-eul ttokbaro salda ― to lead an honest life
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