좀
Meaning: a little; somewhat
What does 좀 mean?
좀 [jom] is an adverb meaning "a little; somewhat". It is rated A1 on the CEFR scale, which means absolute beginner — among the first 500 words you should learn. This word appears across 2 Lexibeom card packs, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.
Example Sentences (2)
Here are real-life sentences where 좀 [jom] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
네, 좀 매워요. 안 매운 거 드릴까요?
Yes, it's a bit spicy. Shall I give you something not spicy?
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How to Use 좀 in Conversation
좀 is a adverb. Listen to how native speakers use it in context — Korean meaning depends heavily on the surrounding particles and politeness markers. The examples above show its natural placement in real conversation.
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