Korean expression
정직하게
Said by SUGA (BTS)
What does 정직하게 mean?
정직하게 means "I did it honestly." in Korean.
How it works here
‘정직하게’ describes how the speaker did the action.
Dictionary form
정직하다
To be honest; to act truthfully
‘정직하게’ (honestly/uprightly) is the adverbial form of ‘정직하다’ (to be honest). It is stronger than ‘솔직하게’ (frankly) in emphasizing proper conduct.
When it's used
Used to explain that one acted truthfully, fairly, and without lying.
The line
나 진짜 정직하게 했다
I did it really honestly.
Explaining that one’s own action or statement was truthful and proper.
Scene from “Run BTS! 2023 Special Episode - Next Top Genius Part 1” · Channel: BANGTANTV Watch on YouTube
More examples
나는 모르면 정직하게 모른다고 말할 거야.
If I don’t know, I’ll honestly say I don’t know.
그 직원은 실수를 숨기지 않고 정직하게 보고했다.
The employee reported the mistake honestly without hiding it.
Quick check
What does this mean here?
정직하게
나 진짜 정직하게 했다
I did it really honestly.
- Working quickly and accurately without mistakes
- Acting properly and honestly without lying
- Stepping forward first to help others
- Acting quietly and keeping secrets to the end
Show the answer
Acting properly and honestly without lying
‘정직하게’ (honestly/uprightly) is the adverbial form of ‘정직하다’ (to be honest). It is stronger than ‘솔직하게’ (frankly) in emphasizing proper conduct.
Other words in this line
- 나
- I
- 진짜
- Really
- 하다
- To do
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