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jeongmal
1
noun[U]
the truth; something that is true or real
jeongmal
Pronunciation
Etymology
From 정, a Sino-Korean element meaning “right; true,” and 말 meaning “word; speech.”
Examples
그게 정말이야?
geuge jeongmariya
Is that true?
정말을 말해 줘.
jeongmareul malhae jwo
Tell me the truth.
Character Breakdown
정
jeong
right; true; proper
말
mal
word; speech; language
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2
adverbreally; truly; in fact
jeongmal
Pronunciation
Etymology
From the noun 정말, literally “true words,” used adverbially.
Examples
정말 고마워.
jeongmal gomawo
Thank you very much.
오늘은 정말 춥다.
oneureun jeongmal chupta
It is really cold today.
나는 그 말을 정말 믿었다.
naneun geu mareul jeongmal mideotda
I really believed what he said.
Character Breakdown
정
jeong
right; true; proper
말
mal
word; speech; language
Collocations
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3
interjectionreally?; an exclamation expressing surprise, doubt, or strong interest
jeongmal
Pronunciation
Etymology
Developed from the noun and adverb 정말, used elliptically as a response.
Examples
정말? 네가 합격했어?
jeongmal nega hapgyeokhaesseo
Really? You passed?
정말! 믿을 수 없어.
jeongmal mideul su eopseo
Really! I can’t believe it.
Character Breakdown
정
jeong
right; true; proper
말
mal
word; speech; language
Collocations
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