속으로

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adverb★Intermediate— in one's heart

informal

Internally, in one's mind or heart; not expressed outwardly

나는 속으로 그의 결정을 이해했지만, 말하지 않았다.

I understood his decision in my heart but didn't say anything.

속으로 울고 있었다.

I was crying inside.

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Often used to express hidden emotions or thoughts that are not shown externally.

Collocations

inner feelings

to make a silent resolution

This phrase is often used to express deep or hidden emotions that are not shown to others.

Use '속으로' when describing internal thoughts or feelings that are not expressed outwardly.

Combination of '속' (inside) and '으로' (direction marker), forming an adverbial phrase.

Commonly used to describe internal emotions or thoughts that are not expressed outwardly. Often used in literary or emotional contexts.

속

inside

root

으로

direction marker (toward)

suffix

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