레알
real
🇰🇷 Korean slang from Seoul
What does “레알” mean?
for real
Example
“레알? 오늘 수업 없어?”
real? oneul sueop eopseo?
For real? No class today?
Good to know
English “real”, said the Spanish way (as in Real Madrid). Texted as ㄹㅇ.
Who you can say it to
With friends, not your boss
☕ Everyday
The textbook way to say it: 정말?
Heard in a conversation
Running late to the movie
Jiwoo 오케이, 팝콘 사놓을게 ㅋㅋ
ok I'll grab the popcorn lol
Hyun 레알 천사다 ㅠㅠ 아이스 아메리카노도 하나, 화이팅
for real an angel 😭 an iced americano too, you got this
Jiwoo 노노, 한겨울에 아이스 아메리카노는 얼죽아만 ㅋㅋㅋ
nope, iced americano in midwinter is only for the 'even if I freeze' crowd lol
More from Seoul
- 대박awesome!; a huge hit, a jackpot
- 컴백comeback: an idol group's new release
- 음방music show (on TV)
- 혼밥eating alone
- 찐real, the real deal
- 꿀팁a great tip
- 국룰the unwritten rule, how it’s always done
- 갓생a productive, disciplined life (“god-life”)
Songs from Seoul
- Spring Day · BTSLevel A2
- Through the Night · IULevel A2
- APT. · ROSÉ, Bruno MarsLevel A2
- Cheer Up · TWICELevel A2
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