Korean

진실
Meaning: truth; fact
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

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Example sentences

To tell the truth.
그 기자는 항상 진실을 보도한다.
That reporter always reports the truth.
그는 진실을 밝히려고 노력했다.
He tried to reveal the truth.
그 형사는 사건의 진실을 밝히기 위해 밤낮으로 수사했다.
The detective investigated day and night to uncover the truth of the case.
그는 진실을 말하기를 꺼렸다.
He hesitated to tell the truth.
그 사건의 진실은 아직 베일에 싸여 있다.
The truth of that incident is still shrouded in a veil.
경찰은 사건의 진실을 밝혀냈다.
The police uncovered the truth of the case.
진실을 꿰뚫어 보는 심안이 필요하다.
You need a mind's eye that pierces through to the truth.
사건의 진실이 곧 밝혀질 것이다.
The truth of the incident will soon be revealed.
그는 가족에게 진실을 숨겨왔다
He has kept the truth hidden from his family.

Usage Notes

Refers to a fact that is not false, or a pure and honest heart.

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