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Korean expression

진짜 의심됐거든

진짜

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What does 진짜 mean?

진짜 means "Really." in Korean.

How it works here

‘진짜’ intensifies the following statement, adding the sense of ‘really.’

When it's used

Used to strongly emphasize an emotion or judgment.

The line

아니 난 진짜 의심됐거든.

No, I really was suspicious.

The speaker strongly states their personal impression or judgment.

Scene from “[GOING SEVENTEEN 2020] EP.41 돈't Lie Ⅱ #2 (Don't Lie Ⅱ #2)” · Channel: SEVENTEEN Watch on YouTube

More examples

  1. 오늘은 진짜 피곤해서 일찍 잘 거야.

    I'm really tired today, so I'm going to bed early.

  2. 이 문제는 진짜 어렵네요.

    This problem is really difficult.

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What does this mean here?

진짜

아니 난 진짜 의심됐거든.

  • Treating what was said lightly, meaning it is no big deal.
  • A phrase used to deliberately postpone a request.
  • An excuse for changing what was said later.
  • Strongly emphasizing what was said, meaning ‘really.’
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Strongly emphasizing what was said, meaning ‘really.’

‘진짜’ is a very common casual intensifier, similar to ‘정말’ but often lighter and more conversational.

Other words in this line

나
I; me
의심되다
To become suspicious; to arouse suspicion

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