No. 638 in Korean
본격적인
"본격적인" means "full-scale" or "in earnest."
In a sentence
본격적인 여름이 시작되었다.
The full-fledged summer has begun.
In this sentence, '본격적인' describes '여름' to emphasize that summer is now in its peak and fully expressed state.
본격적인 논의가 필요합니다.
A serious discussion is necessary.
Here, '본격적인' is used to highlight the sincerity and intensity that should characterize the discussion.
본격적인 준비를 시작해야 합니다.
We need to start the full-scale preparations.
In this context, '본격적인' indicates that the preparations should be complete and carried out in earnest.
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