Korean

정말
Meaning: really; truly; indeed
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

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Example sentences

This movie is really interesting.
우리 형은 정말 착해요.
My older brother is really kind.
오늘 축구 경기는 정말 재미있었다.
Today's soccer match was really fun.
한국 음식은 정말 맛있어요.
Korean food is really delicious.
요즘 전자 기기들은 정말 편리하다.
These days, electronic devices are really convenient.
저 배우는 연기를 정말 잘해요.
That actor is really good at acting.
이 음식은 정말 맛있다.
This food is really delicious.
이 그림은 정말 다양한 컬러를 사용해서 아름답다.
This painting is truly beautiful because it uses diverse colors.
짧은 시간이었지만, 정말 즐거웠어요.
It was a short time, but it was really fun.
새로 산 노트북의 성능이 정말 좋네요.
The performance of the newly bought laptop is really good.

Usage Notes

Used to emphasize the truth or intensity of a statement.

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