Korean expression
좀 그렇죠
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What does 좀 그렇죠 mean?
좀 그렇죠 means "A little" in Korean.
How it works here
It softens the statement or judgment instead of making it strongly and directly. Here, it softens ‘그렇죠’ (that’s right), giving it a less definite tone.
In this line
좀
This is very common in conversational speech. Unlike ‘좀’ meaning a small quantity, it is used here to soften the meaning. It usually makes the expression that follows gentler.
When it's used
Used when wanting to express a refusal, dissatisfaction, judgment, or opinion gently. It often softens an ambiguous or burdensome feeling.
The line
아 그건 좀 그렇죠 그렇지
Ah, that’s a bit… Right? Exactly.
This is said when expressing one’s thoughts cautiously rather than reacting strongly and immediately to what the other person said.
Scene from “Run BTS! 2023 Special Episode - Next Top Genius Part 1” · Channel: BANGTANTV Watch on YouTube
More examples
오늘은 좀 피곤해서 먼저 들어갈게.
I’m a bit tired today, so I’ll head home first.
그 제안은 좀 부담스럽습니다.
That proposal is a bit burdensome.
Quick check
What does this mean here?
좀
아 그건 좀 그렇죠 그렇지
Ah, that’s a bit… Right? Exactly.
- Making a statement or judgment less strong and more indirect
- Speaking very firmly
- Praising someone greatly
- Opposing something unconditionally
Show the answer
Making a statement or judgment less strong and more indirect
This is very common in conversational speech. Unlike ‘좀’ meaning a small quantity, it is used here to soften the meaning. It usually makes the expression that follows gentler.
Other words in this line
- 그것
- That thing; it
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