What does 설마 뚝섬 mean?
설마 뚝섬 means "Could it really be Ttukseom?" in Korean.
How it works here
‘설마’ expresses the thought ‘That can’t be right’ when the situation is unexpected. It can naturally stand alone like an exclamation or question.
In this line
설마
Usually used briefly like an interjection. With a question mark, it conveys stronger doubt and surprise. It is common in spoken language rather than very formal speech.
When it's used
Used when hearing an unexpected name, place, or result and reacting with surprise and doubt about whether it is really correct.
The line
설마 뚝섬?
Don’t tell me it’s Ttukseom?
The speaker pauses and asks again after hearing an unexpected place or name.
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More examples
설마 오늘이 발표일이라고?
Don’t tell me today is the presentation day?
설마 그 높은 점수를 네가 받았어?
Don’t tell me you got such a high score?
Quick check
What does this mean here?
설마
설마 뚝섬?
Don’t tell me it’s Ttukseom?
- A word used when someone’s words or a situation is so unexpected that you suspect it cannot be true.
- Certainly
- Naturally
- Clearly
Show the answer
A word used when someone’s words or a situation is so unexpected that you suspect it cannot be true.
Usually used briefly like an interjection. With a question mark, it conveys stronger doubt and surprise. It is common in spoken language rather than very formal speech.
Same expression in other scenes
- 설마 — No way—one?
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