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Korean expression

레전드

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What does 레전드 mean?

레전드 means "something truly impressive" in Korean.

How it works here

‘레전드’ is used like a noun or exclamation to praise something as amazing.

When it's used

Used casually to react to something exceptionally impressive.

The line

레전드네

Legendary.

Said among friends when a result is exceptionally good.

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More examples

  1. 이 공연 진짜 레전드다.

    This performance is truly legendary.

  2. 오늘 찍은 사진들 하나같이 레전드네.

    Every photo taken today is legendary.

Quick check

What does this mean here?

레전드

레전드네

  • Ordinary
  • A word used to exclaim that something is extremely impressive or the best
  • Boring
  • Unskilled
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A word used to exclaim that something is extremely impressive or the best

In informal speech, ‘레전드’ often means amazing or the best rather than the literal word ‘legend’.

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