A2 adverb 2 دقیقه مطالعه

일부러

You do something on purpose because you want to make it happen.

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Practice it

Explanation at your level:

You use 일부러 when you want to say 'on purpose.' If you drop a cup by mistake, you say 'I didn't do it 일부러.' It helps people know you are not mean!

When you do something and you want to show it was your plan, use 일부러. It is very common when talking to friends. 'I 일부러 waited for you' means you planned to wait.

At this level, you will notice 일부러 is often used to clarify social interactions. If someone thinks you ignored them, you can say 'I didn't 일부러 ignore you.' It acts as a bridge to explain your true intentions clearly.

Using 일부러 allows for nuance in storytelling. You can describe characters who act 일부러 to achieve a goal. It distinguishes between impulsive actions and calculated, deliberate choices in a narrative context.

In advanced contexts, 일부러 can imply a sense of strategy or even manipulation. It highlights the agency of the subject. It is frequently used in professional settings to clarify that a specific action was a deliberate policy choice rather than a procedural error.

Mastering 일부러 involves understanding the social weight of 'intent.' In literature, it is used to reveal character motivations. It contrasts sharply with 'unconscious' actions, emphasizing the intellectual or emotional labor behind a specific behavior in a complex social hierarchy.

واژه در 30 ثانیه

  • 일부러 means 'on purpose'.
  • It is used for intentional actions.
  • It is common in daily conversation.
  • The opposite is '우연히' (by chance).

When you use 일부러, you are telling the listener that an action wasn't a mistake. It's the Korean way of saying 'on purpose' or 'intentionally.'

Think of it as the opposite of 'accidentally.' Whether you are playing a prank or planning a surprise, 일부러 highlights the choice behind the action.

The word 일부러 comes from the root 일부(一部), which literally means 'a part.' Historically, it evolved to imply doing something as a 'separate' or 'special' part of one's plan.

Over centuries, it shifted from meaning 'partially' to 'specifically for a purpose.' It is a native Korean word structure that has remained very stable in daily language usage.

You use 일부러 with verbs that describe actions. It is very common in casual conversation, especially when complaining or explaining a misunderstanding.

For example, saying 'Did you do this 일부러?' is a classic way to confront someone about a prank. It is neutral in register but carries emotional weight depending on your tone.

While it is an adverb, it appears in phrases like 일부러 그런 게 아니에요 (I didn't do it on purpose). Another common way is 일부러 찾아가다 (to go out of one's way to visit someone).

These expressions help clarify intent in social situations, preventing misunderstandings between friends or colleagues.

일부러 is an adverb, so it usually comes right before the verb. It does not change based on the subject or tense of the sentence.

Pronunciation is straightforward: the 'ㄹ' sounds blend into the 'ㅂ' to create a crisp, clear rhythm. It rhymes loosely with words ending in '-어' sounds.

Fun Fact

It sounds very similar to '일부' (a part), showing how language evolves from nouns to adverbs.

Pronunciation Guide

UK il-bu-ɾʌ

Clear articulation of the 'r' sound.

US il-bu-ɾʌ

Soft 'r' similar to a flap 't'.

Common Errors

  • Mispronouncing the 'ㄹ' as 'ㄴ'
  • Ignoring the double consonant rhythm
  • Stressing the wrong syllable

Rhymes With

그저 어서 멀어 불어 들어

Difficulty Rating

خواندن 2/5

Easy to read

Writing 2/5

Easy to write

Speaking 2/5

Common in speech

شنیدن 2/5

Very frequent

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

나 하다 아니에요

Learn Next

고의로 우연히

پیشرفته

의도적으로 작정하고

Grammar to Know

Adverb placement

일부러 먹었어요

Negation

일부러 안 했어요

Past tense

일부러 했어요

Examples by Level

1

일부러 안 했어요.

I didn't do it on purpose.

Simple negation.

2

일부러 왔어요.

I came on purpose.

Adverb + Verb.

3

일부러 그랬어요?

Did you do that on purpose?

Question form.

4

일부러 먹었어요.

I ate it on purpose.

Past tense.

5

일부러 웃었어요.

I laughed on purpose.

Adverb usage.

6

일부러 늦었어요.

I was late on purpose.

Adverb usage.

7

일부러 샀어요.

I bought it on purpose.

Adverb usage.

8

일부러 말했어요.

I said it on purpose.

Adverb usage.

1

일부러 시간을 냈어요.

2

일부러 그 길로 갔어요.

3

일부러 틀리게 썼어요.

4

일부러 전화를 안 받았어요.

5

일부러 선물을 준비했어요.

6

일부러 공부를 더 했어요.

7

일부러 모른 척했어요.

8

일부러 질문을 했어요.

1

일부러 사람들을 피했어요.

2

일부러 어려운 책을 골랐어요.

3

일부러 약속을 취소했어요.

4

일부러 분위기를 바꿨어요.

5

일부러 화를 냈어요.

6

일부러 칭찬을 했어요.

7

일부러 비밀을 말했어요.

8

일부러 길을 돌아갔어요.

1

그는 일부러 논란을 만들었어요.

2

일부러 긴장을 조성하지 마세요.

3

일부러 기회를 놓친 것 같아요.

4

일부러 정중하게 거절했어요.

5

일부러 사실을 숨겼을지도 몰라요.

6

일부러 감정을 절제했어요.

7

일부러 프로젝트를 늦췄어요.

8

일부러 반대 의견을 냈어요.

1

일부러 모호하게 대답하는 경향이 있어요.

2

그는 일부러 비판적인 시각을 유지했어요.

3

일부러 관습에 도전하는 예술가예요.

4

일부러 복잡한 논리를 전개했어요.

5

일부러 대중의 관심을 유도했어요.

6

일부러 격식을 차려 말했어요.

7

일부러 여론을 형성하려고 했어요.

8

일부러 비효율적인 방식을 택했어요.

1

일부러 고립을 자처하는 철학자 같아요.

2

그는 일부러 역설적인 표현을 사용했어요.

3

일부러 시대의 흐름을 거스르려 했어요.

4

일부러 은유를 섞어 비판했어요.

5

일부러 고통을 감내하는 모습이었어요.

6

일부러 침묵을 지키며 관조했어요.

7

일부러 정교하게 설계된 계획이었어요.

8

일부러 타협을 거부한 결과입니다.

ترکیب‌های رایج

일부러 그런 게 아니다
일부러 찾아가다
일부러 시간을 내다
일부러 모른 척하다
일부러 웃다
일부러 늦다
일부러 틀리다
일부러 화를 내다
일부러 피하다
일부러 준비하다

Idioms & Expressions

"일부러 그런 게 아니에요"

It was not my intention.

정말 미안해요, 일부러 그런 게 아니에요.

neutral

"일부러 찾아가다"

To go out of one's way to visit.

그 전시회를 보러 일부러 찾아갔어요.

neutral

"일부러 시간을 내다"

To make time for someone.

친구를 만나려고 일부러 시간을 냈어요.

neutral

"일부러 모른 척하다"

To pretend not to know on purpose.

그는 나를 보고도 일부러 모른 척했어요.

neutral

"일부러 딴청 피우다"

To act indifferent on purpose.

일부러 딴청 피우지 말고 대답하세요.

casual

"일부러 짐짓"

To act as if on purpose.

일부러 짐짓 모르는 척했어요.

literary

Easily Confused

일부러 vs 우연히

Opposite meaning

Accident vs Intent

우연히 만났다 vs 일부러 만났다.

일부러 vs 고의로

Similar meaning

Register

Legal vs Casual.

일부러 vs 억지로

Similar sound

Force vs Intent

억지로 먹었다 (forced) vs 일부러 먹었다 (on purpose).

일부러 vs 일부

Similar root

Noun vs Adverb

일부의 사람들 vs 일부러 했다.

Sentence Patterns

A1

Subject + 일부러 + Verb

그가 일부러 왔어요.

A2

Subject + 일부러 + 안 + Verb

나는 일부러 안 먹었어요.

B1

일부러 + Verb + -나요?

일부러 그랬나요?

B2

일부러 + Verb + -려고 하다

일부러 하려고 한 건 아니에요.

B1

일부러 + Verb + -는 것 같아요

일부러 피하는 것 같아요.

خانواده کلمه

Nouns

일부 a part

مرتبط

고의 formal synonym

How to Use It

frequency

9/10

Formality Scale

고의로 (Formal) 의도적으로 (Neutral) 일부러 (Neutral/Casual) 맘먹고 (Casual)

اشتباهات رایج

Using '일부러' for natural accidents. → Use '우연히'.
일부러 implies choice; accidents are not choices.
Confusing with '고의로' in casual talk. → Use '일부러'.
고의로 sounds too legal/serious for friends.
Placing it at the end of the sentence. → Place before the verb.
Adverbs modify the verb directly.
Adding particles like -를. → Keep it as is.
일부러 is an adverb, not a noun.
Using it to describe static states. → Use it for actions.
It describes the intent of an action.

Tips

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The Winking Trick

Imagine yourself winking every time you use the word.

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Tone Matters

Keep your voice soft to sound less aggressive.

🌍

K-Drama Essential

Listen for this in arguments.

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Placement

Always before the verb.

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The 'R' sound

Make it light and quick.

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Don't add particles

No -를 or -가.

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Root meaning

It comes from 'part'.

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Flashcards

Pair it with its antonym 우연히.

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Clarification

Use it to prevent misunderstandings.

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Negation

Put '안' before '일부러'.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

I-bu-reo (I built it on purpose).

Visual Association

A person winking while doing something.

Word Web

Intent Choice Action Planning

چالش

Try to use '일부러' in a sentence today.

ریشه کلمه

Korean

Original meaning: Doing something as a separate part of a plan.

بافت فرهنگی

Can sound accusatory if used in a sharp tone.

Directly translates to 'on purpose'.

Used in almost every K-drama when a character is accused of lying.

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

At work

  • 일부러 늦은 건 아니에요
  • 일부러 확인했어요
  • 일부러 준비했습니다

With friends

  • 일부러 그랬지?
  • 일부러 놀리는 거야?
  • 일부러 찾아왔어

Apologizing

  • 일부러 그런 게 아니에요
  • 일부러 한 실수가 아니에요
  • 일부러는 아니었어요

Explaining actions

  • 일부러 시간을 냈어요
  • 일부러 이렇게 했어요
  • 일부러 말 안 했어요

Conversation Starters

"Have you ever done something 일부러 to surprise someone?"

"Do you think people usually do things 일부러 or by accident?"

"How do you react when someone does something 일부러 to you?"

"Can you think of a time you had to say 'I didn't do it 일부러'?"

"Is it better to be honest about doing things 일부러?"

Journal Prompts

Write about a time you did something 일부러.

Describe a misunderstanding where someone thought you did something 일부러.

Why do people sometimes hide that they did something 일부러?

Reflect on the difference between acting 일부러 and acting on instinct.

سوالات متداول

8 سوال

It depends on your tone. It can be accusatory.

It is better to use 의도적으로 in formal writing.

No, it is an adverb.

No, you can do nice things 일부러 too!

il-bu-reo.

Yes, '저는 일부러 그랬어요'.

No, it is an adverb.

우연히 (by chance).

خودت رو بسنج

fill blank A1

저는 ___ 그를 기다렸어요.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 일부러

The context implies waiting on purpose.

multiple choice A2

What does 일부러 mean?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: On purpose

It means intentional action.

true false B1

일부러 is used for accidents.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: نادرست

It is for intentional actions.

match pairs B1

Word

معنی

All matched!

Antonyms match.

sentence order B2

کلمات زیر رو بزن تا جمله رو بسازی
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:

Correct structure: 안 + 일부러 + 그랬어요.

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