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TOPIK 3verb

조절하다

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조절해요 · 조절했어요 · 조절할 거예요 · 조절하세요

to adjust, to control, to regulate (amount or level)

Example

에어컨 온도를 조절해 주세요.

Please adjust the air conditioner temperature.

Word parts

조 tune절 moderate

Literally 'tune to the right measure'.

Good to know

조절 is for amounts or levels like temperature or volume; 조정 is for plans, schedules or positions.