겨우 (gyeou) – Korean Meaning | Bubblegum Language Learning

Meanings

with difficultyWith much effort.
only; merelyAt a minimum.

Examples from Lessons (3)

마지막 장면 을 보고 나서야 겨우 진정할 수 있었다.
Only after watching the final scene was she finally able to calm down.
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맞아, 우리 주말에 약속을 잡아야 겨우 볼 수 있지.
True, we can barely manage to see each other if we do not make plans for the weekend.
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남은 자리 를 겨우 잡았어도 입금 마감 시간 을 놓치면 예매 가 바로 취소돼요.
Even if you manage to grab a remaining seat, if you miss the deposit deadline, your booking will be cancelled immediately.
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Grammar in These Examples

-(으)ㄹ 것Level 3Future tense noun modifier -(으)ㄹ 수 있다/없다Level 2Can/cannot -아/어도Level 2Even if, regardless