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Korean expression

확 맛있지

확

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What does 확 mean?

확 means "Very strongly; distinctly" in Korean.

How it works here

‘확’ strongly emphasizes how tasty the food becomes.

When it's used

Used to strongly emphasize a clear quality, difference, or change.

The line

맛있어 초장 들어가야 확 맛있지

It’s tasty. It becomes really tasty once you add chojang.

Someone speaks emphatically about a change in the taste of food.

Scene from “비행記 in 부산 (Travel Log in Busan) #1|[SKZ CODE] Ep.100” · Channel: Stray Kids Watch on YouTube

More examples

  1. 문을 확 열어 주세요.

    Please open the door wide.

  2. 이쪽이 저쪽보다 확 밝아졌네.

    This side has become much brighter than that side.

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What does this mean here?

확

맛있어 초장 들어가야 확 맛있지

  • An expression showing a degree very weakly or vaguely.
  • A word that exaggerates a degree to surprise the listener.
  • A word that keeps a degree low when calculating carefully.
  • A word showing a degree very strongly and distinctly, emphasizing the feeling like ‘extremely,’ ‘much more,’ or ‘completely.’
Show the answer

A word showing a degree very strongly and distinctly, emphasizing the feeling like ‘extremely,’ ‘much more,’ or ‘completely.’

‘확’ is a conversational adverb that makes a degree or impression feel strong and distinct.

Other words in this line

맛있다
To be tasty
초장
Chojang, a Korean red chili paste sauce
들어가다
To go in; to be added

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