역시
yeoksi[jʌ̹kɕ͈i]
The English phrase 'as expected' can be translated into Korean as 역시 (yeoksi).
역시 is used to express that a result or behavior confirms a prior expectation or a person's consistent reputation. Depending on the context, it can also be translated as 'as always' or 'likewise'.
What does it mean word for word?
The word 역시 can mean 'as expected', 'as always' or 'likewise'.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is [yeoksi].
Did you know?
- While English uses 'as expected' to describe a situation, Koreans often use 역시 to compliment someone's talent, such as saying 'As expected of [Name]!' when a friend performs well.
- 역시 is derived from the Sino-Korean characters 亦 meaning 'also' and 是 meaning 'correct'.
- While 역시 usually confirms an expectation, it can be used sarcastically to express disappointment. In this context, it implies that a person has failed in exactly the predictable way the speaker feared.
Examples in context
- 그 연구 결과는 예상한 대로 나왔어요.The research findings came out as expected.
- 어제 큰 어려움없이 도착했어. 역시 너야.I arrived yesterday without any major difficulties. As expected of you.
- 역시 맛집이네요.yeoksi matjipineyo.As expected, it's a famous restaurant.
- 역시 도현 씨는 성실해요.yeoksi Dohyeon ssi-neun seongsilhaeyo.As expected, Dohyeon is a hardworking person.
- 그 영화는 역시 재미있어요.geu yeonghwaneun yeoksi jaemiisseoyo.That movie is as expected, it's fun.
Example conversation
Dohyun and Seoyeon are discussing a movie they just watched.
- 도현 Do-hyeon영화 정말 재미있었어.yeonghwa jeongmal jaemiisseosseo.The movie was really fun.
- 서연 Seo-yeon역시 유명한 영화네요.yeoksi yumyuhan yeonghwaneyo.As expected of a famous movie.
- 도현 Do-hyeon결말이 아주 놀라웠어.gyeolmari aju nollawosseo.The ending was very surprising.
- 서연 Seo-yeon맞아요. 정말 최고였어요.majayo. jeongmal choigoyesseoyo.You're right. It was the best.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 역시, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 역시, CC BY-SA 4.0.
