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jinjja
What does jinjja mean?
An expression of disbelief or emphasis meaning 'really' or 'seriously.' Also romanized 'jeongmal' in its longer synonym form.
"Jinjja? He wrote the whole song himself?"
Origin
Korean 진짜 (jinjja), 'really/genuine'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'jinjja' mean?
It means 'really?' or 'seriously?', expressing disbelief or emphasis in reaction to something.
How is jinjja different from jeongmal?
Both mean 'really,' but jinjja is more casual while jeongmal (정말) is a slightly more formal synonym.
Where does 'jinjja' come from?
It comes from the Korean word 진짜 (jinjja), meaning 'really' or 'genuine.'
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