How to Say “Indeed” in Korean

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정말
jeongmal[ˈt͡ɕɘ(ː)ŋma̠ɭ]
The English word 'indeed' is expressed in Korean as 정말 (jeongmal).
정말 is used to indicate agreement.
Meaning: indication of agreement (intj)

Which one should you use?

While 정말 is standard, 진짜 is a more colloquial and common way to say 'really' or 'indeed' in casual conversation.

How do you pronounce it?

jeongmal

Did you know?

  • While 정말 and 진짜 both mean 'really', 진짜 specifically refers to something 'genuine' or 'authentic' as opposed to a fake.
  • The word 말 in 정말 means 'word' or 'speech', but in a completely different context, the same sound 말 means 'horse'.
  • The word 정말 is a literal compound meaning 'correct word'.

Examples in context

  • 정말 맛있어요.
    jeongmal masisseoyo.
    It is indeed delicious.
  • 그건 정말 어려운 일이에요.
    geugeon jeongmal eoryeoun irieyo.
    That is indeed a difficult task.
  • 정말 반가워요!
    jeongmal bangawoyo!
    It is indeed nice to see you!

Example conversation

Minji and Hyunwoo are talking about the cold weather.

  1. 민지 Min-ji

    오늘 날씨가 너무 춥네요.
    Oneul nalssiga neomu chumneyo.
    The weather is so cold today.
  2. 현우 Hyeon-woo

    정말 춥더라고요.
    Jeongmal chuptoreogoyo.
    It indeed is cold.
  3. 민지 Min-ji

    내일은 더 춥대요.
    Naeireun deo chupdaeyo.
    They say tomorrow will be colder.
  4. 현우 Hyeon-woo

    정말 걱정되네요.
    Jeongmal geokjeongdoeneyo.
    Indeed, that is worrying.

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