가끔(ga-kkeum, gakkeum)
가끔 is an adverb used to describe something that happens infrequently or occasionally, similar to 'sometimes' or 'occasionally' in English.
Nuances
- Expresses actions or situations that don't happen often.
- Used for events that occur occasionally, not extremely rare.
- Opposite in meaning to 'always' or 'often'.
- Conveys a neutral frequency without strong emphasis.
When to use
Everyday conversation, Writing diaries, Business emails, Talking with friends
In context
가끔 modifies verbs or adjectives as an adverb. It is natural in both formal and informal contexts and can appear at the beginning or middle of a sentence.