What does 예쁘긴 하다 mean?
예쁘긴 하다 means "I acknowledge that it is pretty" in Korean.
How it works here
‘예쁘긴 하다’ emphasizes that the speaker admits its prettiness.
Key expression
-긴 하다
To acknowledge and emphasize the preceding fact
‘-긴 하다’ acknowledges the preceding fact and may be followed by a contrast such as ‘하지만’ or ‘그래도.’
When it's used
Used to acknowledge a quality while adding another judgment or condition.
The line
와 예쁘긴 하다.
Wow, it is pretty, though.
Someone admits that something is pretty while implying that another point may follow.
Scene from “비행記 in 부산 (Travel Log in Busan) #1｜[SKZ CODE] Ep.100” · Channel: Stray Kids Watch on YouTube
More examples
이 영화가 지루하긴 한데, 끝까지 볼 만해.
The movie is boring, but it is worth watching to the end.
날씨가 춥긴 합니다만, 밖에서 기다려야 합니다.
The weather is cold, but we have to wait outside.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
예쁘긴 하다
와 예쁘긴 하다.
Wow, it is pretty, though.
- Acknowledging one point while adding something else.
- Readily allowing a request.
- Having opinions differ in a meeting.
Show the answer
Acknowledging one point while adding something else.
To acknowledge and emphasize the preceding fact. ‘-긴 하다’ acknowledges the preceding fact and may be followed by a contrast such as ‘하지만’ or ‘그래도.’
Other words in this line
- 예쁘다
- Pretty
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