Korean Word · Native
정말요?
Really?
Pronunciation: jeongmalyo
Meaning
A polite conversational question showing surprise or asking for confirmation.
Example
내일 휴일이라고요? 정말요?
Tomorrow is a holiday? Really?
Practice tips
- Practice 정말요? out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Korean word is for native-level learners.