What does 찍었다고 mean?
찍었다고 means "the statement that someone took a picture" in Korean.
How it works here
The quoted content ‘찍었다’ is repeated to confirm whether it is true.
Key expression
V-았/었다고
A form used to quote a past event and ask whether it is true
‘-았/었다고’ quotes a past fact as something another person said. It is common in spoken language and often conveys strong surprise.
When it's used
Used to repeat someone’s words with surprise, doubt, or a request for confirmation.
The line
안 찍었다고?!
You didn’t take a picture?!
Said when the information just heard is unexpected and you immediately ask again.
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More examples
벌써 끝났다고?
You said it’s already finished?
그 사람이 오늘 안 온다고?
You said that person isn’t coming today?
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
찍었다고
안 찍었다고?!
You didn’t take a picture?!
- Saying your own plan for tomorrow
- Describing an object’s color in detail
- Repeating something you just heard because it is hard to believe
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Repeating something you just heard because it is hard to believe
a form used to quote a past event and ask whether it is true. ‘-았/었다고’ quotes a past fact as something another person said. It is common in spoken language and often conveys strong surprise.
Other words in this line
- 안
- Not
- 찍다
- To take; to film
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