워낙

Adverb

1. 1

   too; excessively; so

   Very much.

   Korean definition: 아주.

   • 지수는 워낙 바빠서 고향에도 잘 안 내려온다.

     Jisu is so busy that she rarely goes back to her hometown.

   • 나는 워낙 다급해서 친구들에게 인사도 못하고 나왔다.

     I was in such a hurry that I left without even saying goodbye to my friends.

2. 2

   basically; by birth

   Originally.

   Korean definition: 원래부터.

   • 이 지역은 워낙 더운 곳이지만 올 여름은 특히 더 더운 것 같다.

     This region is hot by nature, but this summer seems especially hot.

   • 남편이 워낙 술을 좋아하지 않았지만 요즘은 아예 입에도 안 댄다.

     My husband never liked drinking to begin with, but these days he doesn't touch a drop.