있지
itzy
있지 (itzy) is the Korean name for the South Korean girl group Itzy.
있지 is used specifically to refer to the name of the K-pop girl group.
How do you pronounce it?
itzy
Did you know?
- In everyday Korean, 있지 is a common conversational filler used to grab someone's attention, similar to saying 'you know' or 'guess what' in English.
- The name 있지 uses a casual speech level called 'banmal', which is typically only used between close friends or to people younger than the speaker.
- If you said 있지 to a stranger in a formal setting, it would be considered surprisingly blunt or rude because it lacks the honorific endings usually required in Korean.
Examples in context
- ITZY는 대한민국의 걸그룹이에요.ITZY is a girl group from South Korea.
- 나 ITZY 팬이야!I'm a fan of ITZY!
- 있지 노래가 정말 좋아요.itji noraega jeongmal joayo.I really like ITZY's songs.
- 이번에 있지 신곡이 나왔어요.ibeone itji sin-gogi nawasseoyo.ITZY released a new song this time.
- 당신은 있지를 좋아하세요?dang-sineun itjireul joahaseyo?Do you like ITZY?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about music.
- 지은 Ji-eun도현 씨, 있지 알아요?dohyeon ssi, itzy arayo?Dohyun, do you know Itzy?
- 도현 Do-hyeon네, 아주 유명한 그룹이죠.ne, aju yumyuhan geurup-ijyo.Yes, they are a very famous group.
- 지은 Ji-eun있지 춤 실력이 대단해요.itzy chum sillyeogi daedanhaeyo.Itzy's dancing skills are amazing.
- 도현 Do-hyeon맞아요, 정말 멋있어요.majayo, jeongmal meosisseoyo.That's true, they are really cool.
