Dictionary — Entry No. 0066
너무
neomu · adverb
너무
neomu
[NEO-moo]
Adverb
Beginner
Meaning
너무 (neomu) is an adverb meaning “so,” “too,” or “extremely.” It intensifies adjectives and verbs, similar to how English speakers use “so” or “way too” for emphasis. While it can technically mean “excessively” in formal contexts, in everyday spoken Korean it is most commonly used as a warm, enthusiastic intensifier — much like saying “so good” rather than “too good.”
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
너무 is one of the most frequently heard words in K-Pop and K-Drama. Idols say “너무 예뻐!” (neomu yeppeo — “so pretty!”) to fans, and drama leads confess with “너무 좋아” (neomu joa — “I like you so much”). You’ll spot it constantly in fan chants, variety show reactions, and song lyrics — groups like BTS, BLACKPINK, and TWICE use it throughout their music to express big, heartfelt emotions.
Example Sentences
이 노래 너무 좋아!
I norae neomu joa!
I love this song so much!
오늘 콘서트 너무 재미있었어.
Oneul konseuteu neomu jaemiisseosseo.
Today’s concert was so fun.
너무 보고 싶었어요.
Neomu bogo sipeosseoyo.
I missed you so much.
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