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super
/ˈsuːpər/
최고의
This is a super movie!
이건 정말 최고의 영화야!
비격식체
최고의, 뛰어난
She's a super talented musician.
그녀는 정말 뛰어난 음악가야.
This is super important!
이건 정말 중요한 거야!
Informal intensifier meaning 'very' or 'extremely'. Often used in casual speech.
격식체
관리인, 감독관
The super of the apartment building is very strict.
이 아파트 건물의 관리인은 매우 엄격해.
Short for 'superintendent', common in American English for building managers.
격식체
특급의, 우수한
Send this package via super mail.
이 소포를 특급 우편으로 보내세요.
Used in services like 'super express' or 'super mail' for premium delivery.
콜로케이션
프로 팁
Informal vs. Formal Usage
'Super' as an intensifier (e.g., 'super fun') is informal. In formal writing, use 'very' or 'extremely' instead.
황금 법칙
Avoid Overuse
While 'super' is fun in casual speech, overusing it can sound unnatural in formal contexts.
어원
From Latin 'super' meaning 'above, over'. Entered English in the 16th century as a prefix and later as an informal intensifier in the 20th century.
사용 참고
In informal contexts, 'super' is often used as an adverb meaning 'very' (e.g., 'super tired'). In formal contexts, it retains its original meanings like 'superintendent' or 'superior'.
단어 분해
super-
above, over
prefix영한사전