A1 Expression Neutral

정말이요?

jeongmaliyo?

Really?

Practice it

Meaning

Used to express surprise or to seek confirmation.

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Cultural Background

Koreans use reactions to show they are listening. It is considered rude to stay silent. In business, '정말이요?' can sound slightly informal. Use '정말입니까?' for clients.

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Facial expressions

Always widen your eyes when saying it to show genuine surprise.

Meaning

Used to express surprise or to seek confirmation.

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Facial expressions

Always widen your eyes when saying it to show genuine surprise.

Test Yourself

Which is the most polite way to ask 'Really?'

A: 정말이요? B: 정말이다?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: A

A uses the polite '-요' ending.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is the most polite way to ask 'Really?' Choose A1

A: 정말이요? B: 정말이다?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: A

A uses the polite '-요' ending.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but '정말입니까?' is safer.

Related Phrases

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진짜요?

synonym

Is it real?

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정말입니까?

specialized form

Is it true?

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