조금

This is the 833rd most frequent Korean word.


조금

A little; slightly.


Here, '조금' modifies '피곤해요' (tired) to indicate a slight degree.

저는 조금 피곤해요.

I am a little tired.


In this sentence, '조금' is combined with '만' to mean 'just a little bit', emphasizing a small amount of waiting.

조금만 기다려 주세요.

Please wait just a little bit.


The word '조금' specifies the limited amount of spicy food being eaten.

매운 음식을 조금 먹을 수 있어요.

I can eat spicy food a little.