똑바로

Korean

Etymology

From 똑 (ttok, “stitch, line”) +‎ 바로 (baro, “straight, upright, honestly, truly, correctly”).

Pronunciation

• (SK Standard/Seoul) IPA^(key): [t͈o̞k̚p͈a̠ɾo̞]
• Phonetic hangul: [똑빠로]

Romanizations
Revised Romanization?	ttokbaro
Revised Romanization (translit.)?	ttogbalo
McCune–Reischauer?	ttokparo
Yale Romanization?	ttokpalo

Adverb

똑바로 • (ttokbaro)

1. straight, upright, even

   똑바로 서다 ― ttokbaro seoda ― to stand straight

   똑바로 앉라! ― Ttokbaro anna! ― Sit up straight!

2. correctly, properly

   똑바로 앉다 ― ttokbaro anda ― to sit up properly

3. truthfully, honestly, straightforwardly

   세상을 똑바로 살다 ― sesang-eul ttokbaro salda ― to lead an honest life