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jeongmal

JUHNG-mal · interjection · informal

'Really?' expressing surprise or emphasis.

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An expression of disbelief or strong emphasis, equivalent to 'really' or 'truly.' A more formal synonym of jinjja.

“Jeongmal? I can't believe they're touring here!”
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jeongmal In A Sentence

Jeongmal? I can't believe they're touring here!

Origin & Usage

Korean 정말 (jeongmal), 'really/truly'.

Variants jungmal정말

People Also Ask

What does 'jeongmal' mean?

It means 'really?' or 'truly,' used to express disbelief or strong emphasis in reaction to something.

How is jeongmal different from jinjja?

Both mean 'really,' but jeongmal is a slightly more formal synonym while jinjja is more casual.

Where does 'jeongmal' come from?

It comes from the Korean word 정말 (jeongmal), meaning 'really' or 'truly.'

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