워낙
Meanings
Adverb
1. so, very
2. by nature, usually, always
Pronunciation
wonak
Examples4
우리는 워낙 졸아서 잠을 더 자야 한다.
We are so tired that we need more sleep.
영희는 워낙에 목소리가 아름답지.
Yeong-hui always has a beautiful voice.
철수는 워낙 감기에 잘 걸려서 문제지.
Cheol-su usually catches a cold so easily, so it is a problem.
송구합니다. 워낙 촌각을 다투는 일이라 이렇게 찾아뵙게 되었습니다.
I beg your pardon. I came to see [His Majesty] because it was such an urgent matter.