Korean expression
되잖아
Said by SUGA (BTS)
What does 되잖아 mean?
되잖아 means "you can do that, you know" in Korean.
How it works here
‘되잖아’ emphasizes to the listener that it is already known to be possible.
Key expression
-잖아
An ending used to remind or emphasize an already-known fact
‘-잖아’ brings up an established fact to confirm it, persuade someone, or emphasize a point. It is common in conversation.
When it's used
Used to remind someone of a fact that both people already know.
The line
너도 저거 되잖아
You can do that too, you know.
Said while recalling a known fact to support a choice or judgment.
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More examples
그 사람은 원래 운동을 잘하잖아.
That person has always been good at sports, you know.
지금 시작하면 아직 늦지 않잖아.
If we start now, it isn’t too late yet, you know.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
되잖아
너도 저거 되잖아
You can do that too, you know.
- Hearing an entirely unknown fact for the first time
- Apologizing to someone
- Using an already-known fact to persuade someone
Show the answer
Using an already-known fact to persuade someone
an ending used to remind or emphasize an already-known fact. ‘-잖아’ brings up an established fact to confirm it, persuade someone, or emphasize a point. It is common in conversation.
Other words in this line
- 너
- You
- 저거
- That thing over there
- 되다
- To work; to be possible
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