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헐
heol
expression of shock or surprise
헐, 이거 진짜 대박이야!
Wow, this is amazing!
informal
An interjection used to express shock, surprise, or disbelief, often in informal contexts.
헐, 이 영화 너무 무서워!
Wow, this movie is so scary!
헐, 너 진짜 이걸 했어?
No way, did you really do this?
Commonly used among younger generations and in casual conversations.
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Pro Tip
Usage Context
Use '헐' in informal settings with friends or peers. Avoid in formal or professional contexts.
Gold Rule
Tone Matters
The tone can change the meaning from genuine surprise to sarcasm or mockery.
Word Origin
Derived from the English word 'hell,' but evolved into a Korean interjection with a different meaning.
Usage Notes
Primarily used in spoken Korean, especially by younger speakers. Can be used sarcastically or genuinely.
Word Breakdown
헐
expression of shock
root한영사전