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Korean expression

진짜 잘한다

잘한다

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What does 잘한다 mean?

잘한다 means "You are skilled; you do it well" in Korean.

How it works here

‘잘한다’ is an inflected form of ‘잘하다,’ expressing that someone is performing skillfully.

Dictionary form

잘하다

To be skilled or good at something

‘잘하다’ often appears with an object, as in ‘공부를 잘하다’ or ‘운동을 잘하다.’ It is also frequently used as an exclamation of praise.

When it's used

Used to praise someone’s skill, ability, or performance.

The line

와 진짜 잘한다.

Wow, you’re really good.

Someone praises another person after seeing their skill or ability.

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More examples

  1. 그 친구는 피아노를 정말 잘해.

    That friend is really good at piano.

  2. 선생님이 설명을 아주 잘하세요.

    The teacher explains things very well.

Quick check

What does this mean here?

잘한다

와 진짜 잘한다.

  • To write neatly and clearly.
  • To be skilled or good at something.
  • To wait a long time for a friend.
  • To get on a bus late.
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To be skilled or good at something.

‘잘하다’ often appears with an object, as in ‘공부를 잘하다’ or ‘운동을 잘하다.’ It is also frequently used as an exclamation of praise.

Other words in this line

진짜
Really

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