Korean expression
거짓말 하지
Said by Jimin (BTS)
What does 거짓말 하지 mean?
거짓말 하지 means "Don’t lie; seriously?" in Korean.
How it works here
‘거짓말 하지 마요’ prohibits lying, followed by a surprised confirmation question.
Key expression
거짓말하다
To lie
‘거짓말하지 마요’ (don’t lie) combines ‘거짓말’ (a lie) and ‘하다’ (to do/make) with ‘-지 마요’ (please don’t). It can sound accusatory, so adjust politeness and tone.
When it's used
Used to challenge a statement believed to be false or to tell someone not to deceive or exaggerate.
The line
거짓말 하지 마요 형 진짜요?
Don’t lie. Seriously?
Immediately challenging someone because their statement seems untrue.
Scene from “Run BTS! 2023 Special Episode - Next Top Genius Part 1” · Channel: BANGTANTV Watch on YouTube
More examples
아이에게 거짓말하면 안 돼.
You must not lie to a child.
회의에서 근거 없이 거짓말하지 마세요.
Please don’t lie without evidence in a meeting.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
거짓말 하지
거짓말 하지 마요 형 진짜요?
Don’t lie. Seriously?
- Feeling that the other person is lying and telling them not to lie
- Honestly revealing one’s entire plan
- Asking someone to keep a secret
Show the answer
Feeling that the other person is lying and telling them not to lie
to lie. ‘거짓말하지 마요’ (don’t lie) combines ‘거짓말’ (a lie) and ‘하다’ (to do/make) with ‘-지 마요’ (please don’t). It can sound accusatory, so adjust politeness and tone.
Other words in this line
- 거짓말
- A lie
- 하다
- To do
- 진짜
- Really; seriously
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