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Korean expression

직진하는 거예요

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What does 직진하는 거예요 mean?

직진하는 거예요 means "Are we going straight?" in Korean.

How it works here

‘직진하는 거예요?’ gently asks whether going straight is the intended action.

Key expression

V-는 거예요

An expression used to confirm something or gently explain a current action or situation

‘V-는 거예요’ can sound softer than a direct statement and is often used for confirmation questions.

When it's used

Used to confirm directions or gently check whether an action is correct.

The line

아, 물가로 직진하는 거예요?

Ah, do we go straight toward the water?

Someone asks for directions and checks the instructions they received.

Scene from “비행記 in 부산 (Travel Log in Busan) #1|[SKZ CODE] Ep.100” · Channel: Stray Kids Watch on YouTube

More examples

  1. 지금 바로 출발하는 거예요?

    Are we leaving right now?

  2. 이 문장부터 다시 읽는 거예요.

    Are we reading this sentence again from the beginning?

Quick check

When would you use this expression?

직진하는 거예요

아, 물가로 직진하는 거예요?

Ah, do we go straight toward the water?

  • Saying that one must turn around because the road is blocked.
  • Confirming whether the directions received are correct.
  • Complaining that the departure time was too late.
Show the answer

Confirming whether the directions received are correct.

An expression used to confirm something or gently explain a current action or situation. ‘V-는 거예요’ can sound softer than a direct statement and is often used for confirmation questions.

Other words in this line

물가
The edge of a body of water
직진하다
To go straight

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