Nuance Dictionary / Pacing & Transition
꼬박꼬박 kko-bak-kko-bak
Doing something regularly, dutifully, and exactly on time without skipping
What does 꼬박꼬박 mean?
꼬박꼬박 (kko-bak-kko-bak) means: Doing something regularly, dutifully, and exactly on time without skipping.
Reflects great diligence, like taking medicine exactly on time or replying to every message.
How it's actually used
- 요즘 건강 챙기려고 비타민을 꼬박꼬박 챙겨 먹고 있어요.
Yojeum geongang chaenggiryeogo bitamineul kkokakkokak chaenggyeo meokgo isseoyo.
I've been taking my vitamins diligently and without fail lately to stay healthy.
💡 Used for dutiful, regular habits like taking medication. - 우리 부장님은 월급날마다 적금을 꼬박꼬박 잘 넣으셔.
Uri bujangnimeun wolgeupnalmada jeokgeumeul kkokakkokak jal ne-eusyeo.
Our manager faithfully puts money into his savings account every single payday.
💡 Highlights consistent, responsible execution of routine tasks. - 요즘 건강 챙기려고 비타민을 꼬박꼬박 챙겨 먹고 있어요.
yo-jeum geon-gang chaeng-giry-eogo bitamin-eul kkobak-kkobak chaeng-gyeo meok-go isseoyo.
These days, I'm taking my vitamins regularly without skipping to stay healthy.
💡 Implies unwavering diligence and adherence to a routine.
Related words in Pacing & Transition
띄엄띄엄 tti-eom-tti-eom술술 sul-sul다짜고짜 da-jja-go-jja무턱대고 mu-teok-dae-go덜컥 deol-keok