Explanation at your level:
You use 골고루 to talk about sharing. If you have 5 candies and 5 friends, you give them 골고루. It means 'evenly'. It is a very helpful word for your daily life!
When you cook, you need to mix ingredients 골고루. This means you don't leave one part dry and one part wet. It helps things taste better and look better. Use it whenever you want to say 'evenly' or 'balanced'.
In B1, you start using 골고루 for abstract ideas. For example, a teacher might say students should study 골고루, meaning they should cover all subjects instead of just one. It shows you value balance in your work and life.
At this level, you can use 골고루 to discuss complex distributions. Whether it is population density or resource allocation in a business report, it serves as a precise adverb to describe uniformity. It is more natural than using technical terms for 'homogeneously'.
Use 골고루 to describe nuanced situations where equity is the goal. In academic or professional writing, it highlights the importance of comprehensive coverage. It implies a deliberate effort to avoid bias or neglect in the distribution of attention or assets.
Mastery of 골고루 involves understanding its role in cultural idioms regarding health and social harmony. It reflects a deep-seated value in Korean culture: the importance of balance and avoiding extremes. When you use it, you are not just saying 'evenly'; you are invoking a sense of fairness and completeness.
Wort in 30 Sekunden
- Means evenly or balanced.
- Used in cooking, sharing, and abstract distribution.
- Very common in daily Korean.
- Neutral register, suitable for most contexts.
When you hear 골고루, think of balance. It is the perfect word to describe situations where you want to avoid having too much of one thing in one place.
Whether you are sprinkling salt on a steak or distributing tasks among your team, this word ensures that everything is covered fairly. It is a very common, positive word in daily Korean life.
The word 골고루 stems from the root '골(gol)', which relates to the concept of 'evenness' or 'levelness' in older Korean linguistic forms. It evolved to describe the state of being 'level' or 'balanced'.
Historically, it has been used in agricultural contexts to describe the even distribution of seeds or fertilizer across a field. Over centuries, it expanded to cover abstract concepts like fairness in social interactions and balanced nutrition in diets.
You will most often hear this word in the kitchen. 골고루 섞다 (mix evenly) is a classic collocation that every learner should know.
It is also used in education, such as 골고루 배우다 (learn a variety of subjects). The register is neutral, making it perfectly acceptable for both casual chats with friends and professional settings like office meetings.
1. 골고루 나누다: To share equally. Example: Everyone got a piece of cake. 2. 골고루 섞다: To mix thoroughly. Example: Make sure to mix the dressing. 3. 골고루 먹다: To eat a balanced diet. Example: You should eat a variety of veggies. 4. 골고루 갖추다: To be well-equipped with various skills. 5. 골고루 분포하다: To be distributed evenly across a region.
As an adverb, 골고루 does not change its form. It modifies verbs directly, usually placed right before the action it describes.
Pronunciation is straightforward: 'gol-go-ru'. The stress is generally flat across all three syllables, which is typical for Korean words. It rhymes loosely with 'haru' (day) in terms of the ending sound.
Fun Fact
It is one of the most common adverbs used in Korean mothers' advice to children.
Pronunciation Guide
Clear 'o' sounds.
Flat, steady rhythm.
Common Errors
- Mispronouncing the 'r' as 'l'
- Stressing the wrong syllable
- Cutting the vowels too short
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Easy to understand in context.
Useful in many essays.
Very natural for daily speech.
Common in all media.
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
Fortgeschritten
Grammar to Know
Adverbial usage
골고루 먹다
Command forms
골고루 섞으세요
Sentence structure
골고루 + Verb
Examples by Level
사탕을 골고루 나누어 주세요.
Please share the candies evenly.
Adverb modifying the verb.
골고루 먹어요.
Eat a balanced diet.
Imperative usage.
골고루 섞으세요.
Mix it evenly.
Simple command.
골고루 발라요.
Apply it evenly.
Action verb.
골고루 뿌려요.
Sprinkle it evenly.
Action verb.
골고루 주세요.
Give it equally.
Request.
골고루 읽어요.
Read a variety of books.
Broad application.
골고루 들어있어요.
It is contained evenly.
Descriptive.
골고루 섞어주세요.
채소를 골고루 먹어야 해요.
기름을 골고루 발랐어요.
햇빛이 골고루 비쳐요.
소금을 골고루 뿌리세요.
공을 골고루 던졌어요.
의견을 골고루 들었어요.
색깔이 골고루 섞였어요.
학생들에게 골고루 기회를 주세요.
영양소를 골고루 섭취하세요.
페인트를 골고루 칠해야 합니다.
모든 팀원이 골고루 일해요.
데이터가 골고루 분포되어 있어요.
지식을 골고루 쌓고 싶어요.
물을 골고루 주어야 잘 자라요.
비가 골고루 내렸습니다.
자원을 골고루 배분하는 것이 중요합니다.
이 정책은 혜택을 골고루 제공합니다.
관심을 골고루 기울여야 합니다.
문제점을 골고루 파악해야 합니다.
연습을 골고루 하는 것이 좋습니다.
빛이 방 전체에 골고루 퍼집니다.
다양한 경험을 골고루 쌓으세요.
회의에서 발언 기회를 골고루 줍니다.
사회적 부의 골고루 분배는 과제입니다.
다양한 관점을 골고루 반영했습니다.
학문적 소양을 골고루 갖추어야 합니다.
위험 요소를 골고루 검토했습니다.
참가자들에게 정보를 골고루 전달하세요.
에너지를 골고루 분산시켜야 합니다.
문화적 배경을 골고루 이해합니다.
이 책은 주제를 골고루 다룹니다.
민주주의는 권력을 골고루 분산시킵니다.
생태계의 균형은 골고루 유지되어야 합니다.
역사적 사실을 골고루 조명했습니다.
철학적 사유를 골고루 전개했습니다.
예술적 감각을 골고루 발휘했습니다.
글의 흐름이 골고루 매끄럽습니다.
정책의 효과가 골고루 나타납니다.
모든 계층에 골고루 혜택이 돌아갑니다.
Häufige Kollokationen
Idioms & Expressions
"골고루 잘 살다"
To live well together in a balanced society.
모두가 골고루 잘 사는 세상.
neutral"골고루 맛보다"
To try a bit of everything.
뷔페에서 음식을 골고루 맛보았다.
casual"골고루 발을 담그다"
To be involved in many different things.
그는 여러 사업에 골고루 발을 담그고 있다.
idiomatic"골고루 혜택을 보다"
To receive benefits equally.
모든 시민이 골고루 혜택을 보아야 한다.
formal"골고루 기회를 얻다"
To get equal chances.
모두에게 골고루 기회를 얻게 했다.
formal"골고루 섞여 있다"
To be a mix of various elements.
그 팀은 다양한 재능이 골고루 섞여 있다.
neutralEasily Confused
Both relate to groups.
모두 = all, 골고루 = evenly.
모두 먹었다 (Ate all) vs 골고루 먹었다 (Ate a balanced diet).
Very similar meaning.
고르게 is slightly more formal.
고르게 펴다 vs 골고루 펴다.
Means equal.
균등하게 is purely mathematical/formal.
균등하게 나누다.
Means across many.
두루 is more about scope than distribution.
두루두루 잘한다.
Sentence Patterns
Subject + Object + 골고루 + Verb
우리는 음식을 골고루 먹었다.
골고루 + Verb + (으)세요
골고루 섞으세요.
Subject + 골고루 + Verb
햇빛이 골고루 비친다.
골고루 + Verb + 기 바랍니다
골고루 참여하기 바랍니다.
골고루 + Verb + 는 것이 좋다
골고루 먹는 것이 좋다.
Wortfamilie
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
Verwandt
How to Use It
8/10
Formality Scale
Häufige Fehler
You can't distribute one thing 'evenly' to yourself.
They have different meanings.
It implies a desired state of balance.
Adverbs in Korean usually precede the verb.
Don't use it for random actions.
Tips
Memory Palace Trick
Imagine a scale that is perfectly balanced.
When Native Speakers Use It
Usually when preparing food or sharing resources.
Cultural Insight
Koreans value balance and harmony.
Grammar Shortcut
Always place it before the verb.
Say It Right
Keep the 'o' sounds round.
Don't Make This Mistake
Don't use it for 'all' (use '모두' instead).
Did You Know?
It is used in almost every health-related advice.
Study Smart
Learn it with '섞다' (mix) first.
Contextual Tip
Use it to sound like a caring, attentive person.
Rhythm
It has a 1-1-1 beat.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think 'Goal-Goal-Ru': Everyone reaches their goal if we share evenly.
Visual Association
A cake being cut into perfectly equal slices.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Try to say '골고루' every time you share food today.
Wortherkunft
Korean
Original meaning: Balanced or level
Kultureller Kontext
None, it is a very neutral and positive word.
The concept of 'balanced diet' is the closest cultural equivalent.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Cooking
- 골고루 섞으세요
- 골고루 바르세요
- 골고루 뿌리세요
Education
- 골고루 배우다
- 골고루 읽다
- 골고루 공부하다
Work
- 골고루 배분하다
- 골고루 기회를 주다
- 골고루 검토하다
Health
- 골고루 먹다
- 영양을 골고루 섭취하다
- 골고루 운동하다
Conversation Starters
"오늘 점심에 골고루 먹었나요?"
"어떻게 하면 일을 골고루 나눌 수 있을까요?"
"골고루 섞는 것이 왜 중요할까요?"
"어떤 음식을 골고루 먹는 것을 좋아하세요?"
"모두에게 골고루 기회를 주는 것이 공평할까요?"
Journal Prompts
Write about a time you had to share something '골고루'.
Describe your favorite healthy meal and how it is '골고루'.
Why is it important to have '골고루' knowledge in life?
Reflect on a situation where things were not '골고루' and how it felt.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
8 FragenNo, it is used for anything that can be distributed.
Yes, e.g., 'give everyone attention evenly'.
It is neutral and fits most situations.
No, it is an adverb.
No, it specifically means 'evenly' or 'balanced'.
No, it is very regular.
When you want to describe something that is intentionally uneven.
Yes, very common.
Teste dich selbst
음식을 ___ 나누어 주세요.
It means sharing evenly.
What does '골고루 섞으세요' mean?
골고루 means evenly.
골고루 is used to describe an uneven distribution.
It describes an even distribution.
Word
Bedeutung
Matching phrases to meanings.
Subject + Adverb + Verb.
채소를 ___ 먹는 것이 건강에 좋습니다.
Balanced diet.
Which is a synonym for 골고루?
균등하게 means equally/evenly.
You can use 골고루 in a business context.
It is used for resource distribution.
Word
Bedeutung
Common collocations.
Formal sentence structure.
Ergebnis: /10
Summary
Use '골고루' whenever you want to describe something that is spread out, shared, or mixed in a balanced, fair way.
- Means evenly or balanced.
- Used in cooking, sharing, and abstract distribution.
- Very common in daily Korean.
- Neutral register, suitable for most contexts.
Memory Palace Trick
Imagine a scale that is perfectly balanced.
When Native Speakers Use It
Usually when preparing food or sharing resources.
Cultural Insight
Koreans value balance and harmony.
Grammar Shortcut
Always place it before the verb.
Beispiel
음식을 골고루 섞어주세요.
Related Content
Dieses Wort in anderen Sprachen
Mehr cooking Wörter
콩나물
A1Bean sprouts.
쌉쌀하다
A1To be slightly bitter.
버터
A1Butter.
치즈
A1Cheese.
쫄깃하다
A1To be chewy; to be springy.
조리하다
A1To cook or prepare food.
식용유
A1Cooking oil, used for frying, stir-frying, or baking.
바삭하다
A1To be crispy; to be crunchy.
도마
A1Cutting board.
깊게
A2Deeply; to a great depth, used for deep-frying.
