Most / The best (~most)

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Use 가장 or 제일 (both mean "most") before an adjective to express superlatives or to emphasize that something is the highest degree. They are interchangeable in most contexts.

How it works

가장 + adjective/adverb
제일 + adjective/adverb

Example sentences

이 케이크가 가장 맛있어요.
This cake is the most delicious.
서울은 제일 큰 도시예요.
Seoul is the biggest city.
그 학생이 가장 똑똑해요.
That student is the smartest.
제일 좋은 친구는 민지예요.
My best friend is Minji.
겨울이 가장 추워요.
Winter is the coldest.
이 방이 제일 밝아요.
This room is the brightest.

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