굳이

Adverb

1. 1

   in the manner of taking trouble

   In the manner of caring about something specially.

   Korean definition: 마음을 써서 일부러.

   • 나는 집에 무슨 일이 있는지 친구들에게 굳이 알리고 싶지 않았다.

     I didn't particularly want to go out of my way to let my friends know what was going on at home.

   • 유민이는 굳이 시간을 내서 자신의 졸업식에 참석해 준 삼촌이 고마웠다.

     Yumin was grateful to her uncle for taking the trouble to make time to attend her graduation.

2. 2

   obstinately; persistently

   Insistently.

   Korean definition: 고집을 부려서.

   • 유민이는 예쁜 웨딩드레스를 두고 굳이 직접 만들어서 입었다.

     Despite the pretty wedding dresses available, Yumin insisted on making her own to wear.

   • 민준이는 폭우가 내리는데도 굳이 여행을 떠나겠다고 고집을 부렸다.

     Even though it was pouring rain, Minjun stubbornly insisted on going on the trip.