절실히

Korean

Etymology

From 절실(切實) (jeolsil, “acute, keen, fervent, poignant”) +‎ 히 (-hi, suffix deriving adverbs).

Pronunciation
  • (SK Standard/Seoul) IPA(key): [t͡ɕʌ̹ɭɕ͈iɾʝi]
  • Phonetic hangul: [절씰히]
Romanizations
Revised Romanization?jeolsilhi
Revised Romanization (translit.)?jeolsilhi
McCune–Reischauer?chŏlssirhi
Yale Romanization?celqsil.hi

Adverb

절실히 • (jeolsilhi)

  1. desperately, urgently, precisely, keenly, acutely, devoutly, sharply
    절실히 필요하다 ― jeolsilhi piryohada ― to be urgently needed
    우리는 당신의 도움이 절실히 필요합니다.
    Uri-neun dangsin-ui doum-i jeolsilhi piryohamnida.
    We’re in dire need of your help.
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