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Korean expression

거짓말

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What does 거짓말 mean?

거짓말 means "A statement made up contrary to the facts." in Korean.

How it works here

The noun ‘거짓말’ is used as a short exclamatory reaction.

When it's used

Used as a short reaction to something unbelievable or untrue.

The line

아, 거짓말

Oh, that's a lie.

Said briefly after hearing something surprising or unbelievable.

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More examples

  1. 그 얘기 전부 거짓말이었어.

    That whole story was a lie.

  2. 괜히 거짓말하지 말고 사실대로 말하세요.

    Don't lie for no reason; tell the truth.

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What does this mean here?

거짓말

아, 거짓말

  • A note written to keep from being late for an event.
  • A chart listing prices of goods written in advance.
  • A note written so you do not forget a promised task.
  • A statement made up contrary to the facts, or such content.
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A statement made up contrary to the facts, or such content.

A noun meaning a statement made contrary to the facts. As a verb, it is usually used in ‘거짓말하다’; colloquial speech also uses ‘거짓말 치다’.

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