빨리 vs 신속히
Korean word comparison
Listen to 빨리
Listen to 신속히
| 빨리 | 신속히 |
|---|---|
PPAL-li adverb | sinsokhi adverb |
| quickly; fast | promptly; swiftly; without delay |
How they differ
신속히 carries a formal, official tone and implies prompt, efficient action — often used in business, legal, or administrative contexts. 빨리 is casual and general-purpose; replacing it with 신속히 changes the tone to formal and bureaucratic.
When to use each
When to use 빨리: Prefer 빨리 in everyday, informal conversation when you simply want to indicate speed.
When to use 신속히: Choose 신속히 for formal writing, announcements, or polite official commitments (e.g., '신속히 처리하겠습니다').
Side-by-side examples
- 빨리 대답해.
(Answer quickly.) - 회사는 고객의 불만을 신속히 처리했다.
(The company promptly handled the customer's complaint.)
Register & nuance: 신속히 is formal and commonly found in written, official, or business contexts; 빨리 is informal and common in speech.