意思
A question expressing surprise or seeking confirmation of information.
文化背景
The 'Reaction Culture' (리액션 문화) is vital. TV shows often have 'reaction shots' where celebrities say '정말요?' with exaggerated expressions. This influences how people speak in real life. In meetings, saying '정말요?' can show you are following the boss's logic, but '그렇군요' (I see) is often seen as more professional. Fans often use '정말' as an adverb to emphasize their love for idols, e.g., '정말 사랑해요' (I really love you). In KakaoTalk, '정말요?' is often accompanied by emojis like 😲 or 💖 to convey tone that might be lost in text.
The Magic Word
If you don't know what to say in a Korean conversation, just nod and say '정말요?' every few minutes. You will look like a great listener!
Watch the 'Yo'
Never forget the '요' unless you are 100% sure you are in a '반말' (informal) situation. It's better to be too polite than rude.
意思
A question expressing surprise or seeking confirmation of information.
The Magic Word
If you don't know what to say in a Korean conversation, just nod and say '정말요?' every few minutes. You will look like a great listener!
Watch the 'Yo'
Never forget the '요' unless you are 100% sure you are in a '반말' (informal) situation. It's better to be too polite than rude.
Intonation is Key
A high-pitched '정말요?!' shows excitement. A low-pitched '정말요...' shows disappointment. Practice both!
自我测试
Choose the most appropriate polite reaction to: '저는 어제 김치를 만들었어요.' (I made kimchi yesterday.)
저는 어제 김치를 만들었어요.
Since the speaker used the polite '-어요' ending, you should respond with the polite '정말요?'.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form.
A: 내일 우리 집에 올래? (Want to come to my house tomorrow? - Informal) B: _______? 갈게! (Really? I'll go!)
The speaker is using informal language (반말), so the response should also be informal.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are talking to your grandfather who just told you a story about his childhood.
With grandparents, you must use polite or formal language.
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视觉学习工具
정말 vs 진짜
练习题库
3 练习저는 어제 김치를 만들었어요.
Since the speaker used the polite '-어요' ending, you should respond with the polite '정말요?'.
A: 내일 우리 집에 올래? (Want to come to my house tomorrow? - Informal) B: _______? 갈게! (Really? I'll go!)
The speaker is using informal language (반말), so the response should also be informal.
You are talking to your grandfather who just told you a story about his childhood.
With grandparents, you must use polite or formal language.
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常见问题
14 个问题Slightly. '정말' is considered more standard (표준어) and is used more in writing and formal broadcasts, while '진짜' is very colloquial.
It's better to use '그렇습니까?' or '아, 알겠습니다' to sound more professional, but '정말요?' is not strictly forbidden.
You can just say '정말?' or '진짜?'. You don't need the '요'.
It can also mean 'very' or 'truly' when used before an adjective, like '정말 예뻐요' (It's really pretty).
Only the '정' has Hanja: {正|정}. '말' is a native Korean word.
Yes, if said with a flat, dragging tone, it can imply 'Oh, really? (I don't care)'.
Yes, '레알' (Re-al) or '찐' (Jjin) are common among Gen Z.
It's part of 'backchanneling' to show the speaker that you are engaged and paying attention.
Usually, it's a reaction or an adverb. You wouldn't start a sentence with '정말요, ...' unless you are confirming something said previously.
Yes, '정말' is used in North Korea as well, though their intonation and polite endings differ.
'참' is also a native word for 'true/really', but '정말' is more common as a standalone question.
ㅈ-ㅓ-ㅇ-ㅁ-ㅏ-ㄹ-ㅇ-ㅛ.
Yes, it is perfectly polite for strangers.
It can be both. As a question, it acts like a noun + particle. In a sentence, it's an adverb.
相关表达
진짜요?
synonymReally? (Colloquial)
그래요?
similarIs that so?
설마요
contrastNo way / Surely not
참말
synonymTrue word
정말로
builds onTruly / Really
