Korean expression
패스
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What does 패스 mean?
패스 means "A pass; skipping this item." in Korean.
How it works here
‘패스’ is used as a noun, with ‘-구나’ showing that the speaker realizes the situation.
When it's used
Used to say that an item, turn, question, or activity will be skipped.
The line
아, 패스구나
Ah, it’s a pass.
Saying that a turn or item in a gathering or class will simply be skipped.
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More examples
이번 문제는 패스할게.
I’ll pass on this question.
나는 오늘 술자리는 패스하고 집에 갈 거야.
I’m going to skip drinks tonight and go home.
Quick check
What does this mean here?
패스
아, 패스구나
Ah, it’s a pass.
- Skipping something
- Saying that you want to start again
- Saying that you want to finish quickly
- Saying that you want to do it again
Show the answer
Skipping something
‘패스’ (pass) is used like a noun in casual speech and can combine with ‘하다’, ‘되다’, or ‘할게’. It is shorter and more conversational than ‘건너뛰다’ (to skip).
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