Korean expression
있구나
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What does 있구나 mean?
있구나 means "Oh, there is a camera here too." in Korean.
How it works here
있구나 combines 있다 with -구나 to express newly realized existence.
Key expression
-구나
An ending expressing surprise or realization upon learning a new fact.
-구나 expresses a realization, like “Oh, I see.” It is friendlier and lighter than -군요.
When it's used
Used to react with mild surprise when noticing a newly discovered fact.
The line
아 여기도 카메라 있구나
Oh, there’s a camera here too.
A reaction upon noticing a camera in a familiar or previously overlooked place.
Scene from “Run BTS! 2023 Special Episode - Next Top Genius Part 2” · Channel: BANGTANTV Watch on YouTube
More examples
이 길이 지름길이구나.
Oh, this road is a shortcut.
생각보다 일이 쉽구나.
Oh, the work is easier than I thought.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
있구나
아 여기도 카메라 있구나
Oh, there’s a camera here too.
- Getting flustered and looking around after realizing there was a camera there
- A camera wasn't turned off, so an important scene goes out on air by mistake
- Reacting to the newly discovered fact that there is a camera here too
Show the answer
Reacting to the newly discovered fact that there is a camera here too
An ending expressing surprise or realization upon learning a new fact. -구나 expresses a realization, like “Oh, I see.” It is friendlier and lighter than -군요.
Other words in this line
- 아니다
- To not be
- 여기
- Here
- 카메라
- Camera
- 있다
- To exist; to be
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