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-잖아요

Intermediate · TOPIK IIExpressionForms: -잖아요

(informal addressee-raising) An expression used to check with or correct the listener on something about a certain situation.

Meaning

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    (informal addressee-raising) An expression used to check with or correct the listener on something about a certain situation.

    (두루높임으로) 어떤 상황에 대해 말하는 사람이 상대방에게 확인하거나 정정해 주듯이 말함을 나타내는 표현.

Example sentences

  • You know we have English conversation class on Thursdays.

  • We decided to hold the meeting in the afternoon, remember?

  • You know the post office is busy at the end of the year.

  • Aren't you having ice cream?

    You know eating a lot of cold food gives you a stomachache.