This is the 17876th most frequent Korean word.
솔직하게
"솔직하게" means "honestly" or "frankly."
The word '솔직하게' here is an adverb meaning 'honestly' or 'plainly,' describing the manner of speaking.
솔직하게 말하면, 저는 그 계획에 찬성하지 않습니다.
Honestly speaking, I do not agree with that plan.
In this sentence, '솔직하게' modifies the verb 'admitted,' indicating the genuineness of his action.
그는 솔직하게 자신의 실수를 인정했다.
He honestly admitted his mistakes.
Here, '솔직하게' conveys the speaker's intent to be direct and truthful in their communication.