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fact

1.NounSino-Korean: 正 말

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    fact

    A truth without falsehood, or words without any lack of conformity to truth.

    Korean definition: 거짓이 없는 사실. 또는 사실과 조금도 틀림이 없는 말.

    • The teacher asked whether the rumor that our parents had divorced was true.

    • From what the neighbors said, it was true that Minjun had run away from home.

  2. 2

    fact

    A truth that has not been revealed yet.

    Korean definition: 겉으로 드러나지 않은 실제 사실.

    • People say Mr. Kim is scary, but in truth he is soft-hearted.

    • There's a rumor that Minjun was expelled, but the truth is he dropped out on his own.

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    fact

    A word used to emphasize ones' own remarks.

    Korean definition: 자신의 말을 강조할 때 쓰는 말.

    • Honestly, prices have gone up so much that it's hard to get by.

    • Education costs so much that, honestly, raising three kids is really hard.

2.AdverbSino-Korean: 正 말

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    really

    In actual truth without falsehood.

    Korean definition: 거짓이 없이 진짜로.

    • The view looking down from the mountaintop was truly beautiful.

    • With the wedding approaching, Jisu wasn't sure whether she really loved Minjun.