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Korean expression

두껍긴 하네

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What does 두껍긴 하네 mean?

두껍긴 하네 means "It certainly is thick." in Korean.

How it works here

‘-긴 하다’ acknowledges that it is thick, while ‘하네’ adds a confirming tone.

Key expression

-긴 하다

An expression that acknowledges and especially emphasizes that something is true.

‘-긴 하다’ acknowledges the truth of what was said and highlights it. It can also create contrast or concession.

When it's used

Used to acknowledge that something is clearly true while emphasizing it again.

The line

확실히 두껍긴 하네.

It definitely is thick.

Said to point out again that something is clearly so.

Scene from “스키지컬: 8 (SKZ-ical: 8)|[SKZ CODE] Ep.103” · Channel: Stray Kids Watch on YouTube

More examples

  1. 날씨가 춥긴 하네.

    It is cold, indeed.

  2. 이 일은 어렵긴 합니다만, 해낼 수 있습니다.

    This is difficult, but we can do it.

Quick check

When would you use this expression?

두껍긴 하네

확실히 두껍긴 하네.

It definitely is thick.

  • Trying to hold back laughter after hearing someone’s joke.
  • Continuing to postpone a question in a meeting.
  • Acknowledging a clear fact and emphasizing it again.
Show the answer

Acknowledging a clear fact and emphasizing it again.

An expression that acknowledges and especially emphasizes that something is true. ‘-긴 하다’ acknowledges the truth of what was said and highlights it. It can also create contrast or concession.

Other words in this line

확실히
Certainly; clearly
두껍다
To be thick

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