What does 최고 mean?
최고 means "The very best." in Korean.
How it works here
‘최고’ means the best, and ‘-야’ makes it a casual declarative statement.
In this line
최고야
Very common in conversation, especially in ‘최고야’ or ‘최고다’. It is more an exclamation of praise than a simple ranking.
When it's used
Used to express strong satisfaction, praise, or admiration.
The line
아 진짜 최고야!
Ah, it’s really the best!
Strongly expressing satisfaction with something liked.
Scene from “[GOING SEVENTEEN 2020] EP.40 돈't Lie Ⅱ #1 (Don't Lie Ⅱ #1)” · Channel: SEVENTEEN Watch on YouTube
More examples
이 케이크는 정말 최고야.
This cake is really the best.
이번 서비스는 기대 이상으로 최고였어.
This service was the best, beyond my expectations.
Quick check
What does this mean here?
최고
아 진짜 최고야!
Ah, it’s really the best!
- It describes rating something very low: ‘the worst’ or ‘terrible.’
- It describes something ordinary and unremarkable.
- It expresses slight disappointment.
- It describes rating something very highly: ‘the best’ or ‘excellent.’
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It describes rating something very highly: ‘the best’ or ‘excellent.’
Very common in conversation, especially in ‘최고야’ or ‘최고다’. It is more an exclamation of praise than a simple ranking.
Other words in this line
- 진짜
- Really; truly
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