What it means
Describes a person or action that is careful, thorough, and attentive to every detail. A strongly positive trait in Korean workplace and academic contexts.
Nuance & when to use
Almost always a compliment. Opposite of 대충하다 (to do roughly/carelessly). Associated with reliability and professionalism.
⚠ Common mistake
Confusing with 느리다 (slow). 꼼꼼하다 is about quality and attention, not pace. Someone can be 꼼꼼하다 without being slow.
Example sentences
그분은 일을 정말 꼼꼼하게 해요.
Geubun-eun ireul jeongmal kkomkkomhage haeyo.
That person does their work very meticulously.
꼼꼼하게 확인해 주세요.
Kkomkkomhage hwagin-hae juseyo.
Please check thoroughly.
꼼꼼한 성격 덕분에 실수가 없어요.
Kkomkkomhan seonggyeok deokbune silsuga eopseoyo.
Because of their meticulous nature, there are no mistakes.
See also
세심하다
철저하다
FAQ
When is this used?
Almost always a compliment. Opposite of 대충하다 (to do roughly/carelessly). Associated with reliability and professionalism.
What's a common mistake?
Confusing with 느리다 (slow). 꼼꼼하다 is about quality and attention, not pace. Someone can be 꼼꼼하다 without being slow.
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