Vocabulary
살짝
slightly, gently
Meaning
Adverb 살짝: slightly, gently, unobtrusively.
Why this form?
조금 — a little: denotes small amount or degree, without suggesting a discreet movement.
슬쩍 — slyly, furtively: an inconspicuous move intended to escape notice.
Forms not to confuse
- 조금
소금을 조금 넣으세요. — Add a little salt.
- 슬쩍
그는 슬쩍 문을 열었어요. — He quietly slipped the door open.
Examples
고개를 살짝 내밀었는데… — I poked my head out a little, but…
문을 살짝 열어 보세요. — Open the door slightly.