스피킹 고수가 쓰는 필수 부사 16선

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스피킹 고수가 쓰는 필수 부사 16선

원어민들이 말을 할 때, 문장의 뼈는 동사·명사 같은 기본 단어들이지만,
말의 감정·뉘앙스·강조를 책임지는 건 바로 부사(adverbs)입니다.

 

특히 아래에 소개하는 16개 부사는:

• 실제 네이티브들이 스피킹에서 매일같이 쓰는 표현이고
• 감정, 태도, 확신 정도, 정보의 출처 등을 한 번에 보여주는 핵심 도구라서
• 이 느낌만 잡아도 영어 말하기가 훨씬 자연스럽고 “고수”처럼 들립니다.

1. 필수 부사 16개 한눈에 정리

No.  Adverb             English Definition                                        Korean Meaning      Example (예시)

1	Actually	Used to correct, clarify, or add surprising information.	사실은, 실은, 실제로	Actually, she called me this morning. (실은, 그녀가 오늘 아침에 내게 전화했어요.)
2	Hardly	Means almost not or very little.	거의 ~하지 않다	I hardly worked this weekend. (저는 이번 주말에 거의 일하지 않았어요.)
3	Honestly	Used to show sincerity or mild frustration.	솔직히, 정말로	Honestly, I don't know what to get her. (솔직히, 그녀에게 뭘 사줘야 할지 모르겠어요.)
4	Basically	In simple terms, the most important point, or for the most part.	기본적으로, 대체로, 요점은	Basically, he forgot to email them. (요점은, 그가 그들에게 이메일 보내는 것을 잊었어요.)
5	Literally	In a real, exact way, without exaggeration.	글자 그대로, 정말로	The handle literally fell off the door. (손잡이가 문에서 글자 그대로 떨어져 나갔어요.)
6	Seriously	Used to show importance, frustration, or disbelief.	진심으로, 정말로, 심각하게	Seriously, you need to subscribe. (진심으로, 구독해야 해요.)
7	Virtually	Means almost or nearly completely.	거의, 사실상	The place was virtually empty. (그곳은 거의 텅 비어 있었어요.)
8	Obviously	In a way that's easy to see or understand.	명백히, 당연히	Obviously, we need to fix this bug. (명백히, 우리는 이 버그를 고쳐야 해요.)
9	Especially	Means more than others; used for emphasis.	특히, 특별히	I love the movie, especially the ending. (저는 그 영화를 좋아해요, 특히 결말을요.)
10	Apparently	Based on what seems to be true, but is not verified.	보아하니, 듣자 하니	Apparently, the meeting was canceled. (듣자 하니, 회의가 취소되었다고 해요.)
11	Probably	More than a 50% chance; likely.	아마도, 그럴 것 같다	He probably forgot to update the file. (그는 아마 파일을 업데이트하는 것을 잊었을 거예요.)
12	Definitely	For sure, without question, 100% certainty.	분명히, 틀림없이	I'll definitely come to your party. (저는 당신 파티에 틀림없이 갈 거예요.)
13	Absolutely	Used for strong agreement or intensity of feeling/opinion.	전적으로, 완전히, 물론이죠	I absolutely agree with you. (저는 당신에게 전적으로 동의합니다.)
14	Frequently	Happening often or repeatedly.	자주, 빈번하게	My students frequently ask me questions. (제 학생들은 자주 질문을 합니다.)
15	Immediately	Right away, without delay; expresses urgency.	즉시, 당장	Immediately call the doctor if you feel unwell. (몸이 안 좋으면 즉시 의사에게 전화하세요.)
16	Eventually	In the end, after some time or delay.	결국, 마침내	Eventually, she found a new assistant. (결국, 그녀는 새 조수를 찾았습니다.)

2. 네이티브 느낌 살리는 핵심 포인트

1) 확신 정도를 보여주는 부사들

• Probably: 아마 그럴 것 같아 (50% 이상이지만 확실하진 않음)
• Definitely: 거의 100% 확신, “꼭 그럴 거야”
• Absolutely: 강한 동의/감정, “완전 동의!”

He probably forgot. → 아마 잊었을 거야.
He definitely forgot. → 분명히 잊었어.
I absolutely agree. → 나 완전 공감해.

2) 태도·감정을 드러내는 부사들

• Honestly: 진심, 솔직함, 약간 답답한 느낌까지
• Seriously: “진짜로”, “장난 아니고”, 중요함·짜증·놀람 표현
• Actually: “사실은 말이지…”, 정보 정정/추가

Honestly, I'm tired of this.
Seriously, we can't work like this.
Actually, that's not what I meant.

3) 정보의 출처/확실성을 보여주는 부사들

• Apparently: 들은 말/겉보기에 그렇다는 느낌 (직접 확인 X)
• Obviously: 누구나 보면 알 것 같은 사실 강조

Apparently, he's moving to Canada.
Obviously, something is wrong.

3. 바로 써먹는 말하기 패턴 5개

1. Honestly, + (생각/감정)
   Honestly, I don't understand this rule.
   Honestly, I'm a little worried.
2. Basically, + (요점 한 줄)
   Basically, we need more time.
   Basically, he didn't follow the instructions.
3. Actually, + (진짜 상황/정정)
   Actually, I'm not from New York.
   Actually, I’ve already finished it.
4. I’ll definitely + (약속/의지)
   I'll definitely text you later.
   I'll definitely watch that video.
5. Eventually, + (결과)
   Eventually, you’ll get used to it.
   Eventually, everything worked out.

4. 학습 TIP: 이 3단계로 연습해 보세요

1. 영상을 보면서
   오늘 포스트의 16개 부사가 나올 때마다 일시정지 → 따라 말하기
2. 나만의 예문 만들기
   각 부사마다 내 삶/내 일에 관련된 예문 1문장씩 만들어 보기
3. 자주 쓰는 5개 먼저 집중 연습
   예: actually, honestly, basically, probably, definitely
   일상 대화에서 의도적으로 하루에 최소 3번씩 써 보기

아래는 영상에서 다룬 내용을 정리한 스피킹 필수 부사 16선입니다.
📌 팁: 아래 영상을 보면서, 아래 예문을 소리 내서 같이 따라 읽어 보세요!

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The 16 Most Common ADVERBS in English | English Vocabulary

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The 16 Most Common ADVERBS in English | English Vocabulary

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Here are the adverbs discussed in the video, along with their meanings and usage:

1. Actually [00:15]
   • Meaning: Used to correct, clarify, or add surprising information.
   • Example: "Actually, I don't drink coffee anymore."
2. Hardly [02:50]
   • Meaning: Means almost not or very little.
   • Note: Barely [03:51] has the same meaning and is synonymous.
   • Example: "I hardly worked this weekend." (Meaning you worked very little, compared to worked hard which means a lot).
3. Honestly [04:02]
   • Meaning: Used to show sincerity or mild frustration. The tone of your voice often indicates which meaning is intended.
   • Example: "Honestly, I don't know what to get my sister for her birthday."
4. Basically [05:07]
   • Meaning: Means in simple terms, the most important point, or for the most part.
   • Example: "Basically, we need more time."
5. Literally [06:18]
   • Meaning: In a real, exact way, without exaggeration.
   • Note: Native speakers often use it for emphasis in an exaggerated way that is not literally true (e.g., "I'm so hungry, I could literally eat everything in the fridge") [07:15].
   • Example: "The handle literally fell off the door as I turned it."
6. Seriously [08:00]
   • Meaning: Used to show importance, frustration, or disbelief, depending on the context.
   • Example: "Seriously, you need to subscribe to JForrest English."
7. Virtually [08:44]
   • Meaning: Means almost or nearly completely.
   • Example: "Virtually everyone disagreed with the plan."
8. Obviously [10:01]
   • Meaning: In a way that is easy to see or understand.
   • Note: The speaker mentions that it can sometimes be used sarcastically or with frustration [10:06].
   • Example: "Obviously, we need to fix this bug before the client arrives."
9. Especially [11:42]
   • Meaning: Means more than others, used for emphasis.
   • Example: "I love sushi, especially salmon rolls."
10. Apparently [12:37]
    • Meaning: Based on what seems to be true, but is not verified (not 100% positive).
    • Example: "Apparently, the meeting was canceled."
11. Probably [13:29]
    • Meaning: Means more than a 50% chance; a guess.
    • Example: "Probably, he forgot to update the Excel."
12. Definitely [14:13]
    • Meaning: For sure, without question, 100% certainty.
    • Example: "I'll definitely come to your party."
13. Absolutely [14:50]
    • Meaning: Used for strong agreement or to show intensity of feeling or opinion; very similar to definitely.
    • Example: "I absolutely agree with you."
14. Frequently [15:15]
    • Meaning: Happening often or repeatedly.
    • Example: "My students frequently ask me for lessons on phrasal verbs."
15. Immediately [15:59]
    • Meaning: Right away, without delay; expresses a sense of urgency.
    • Example: "Immediately call the doctor if you feel unwell."
16. Eventually [16:39]
    • Meaning: In the end, after some time or delay. It suggests that it took longer than expected.
    • Example: "Eventually, she found a new assistant."

 

 

 

 

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