🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

부드럽게

Pronunciation / Transliteration: budeureopge

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Gently/ˈdʒɛntli/
adverbCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #2150 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그녀는 아기를 부드럽게 안아 주었다."

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2 senses
As adverb
  1. 1

    In a mild, tender, or considerate manner, without force, harshness, or violence.

    "She lifted the sleeping baby gently from the crib."
  2. 2

    Gradually, smoothly, and without sudden changes in movement or intensity.

    "The boat rocked gently on the calm water."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Middle English word 'gentil', coming from the Old French 'gentil' (noble, graceful) and ultimately from the Latin 'gentilis' (of a clan or family). Over time, the meaning shifted from denoting noble birth or manners to characterizing physical or emotional actions performed with mildness, tenderness, and lack of harshness.

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