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과연 gwayeon
An anticipatory challenge thrown at a bold claim to see if reality will actually back it up.
What does 과연 mean?
과연 (gwayeon) means: An anticipatory challenge thrown at a bold claim to see if reality will actually back it up.
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How it's actually used
- 네가 과연 끝까지 버틸 수 있을까?
ne-ga gwayeon kkeut-kka-ji beot-il su isseul-kka?
Let's see if you can really last until the very end.
💡 Used to challenge someone's sudden burst of false confidence. - 과연 그 약속을 지킬지 보자고.
gwayeon geu yaksok-eul jikil-ji boja-go.
Let's see if he actually keeps that promise, shall we?
💡 Adds a heavy dose of side-eye to a doubtful future action. - 과연 네 실력이 어디까지인지 테스트해 볼게.
gwayeon ne sil-ryeok-i eodi-kka-ji-in-ji teseu-te-hae bol-ge.
Let's truly see just how good your skills actually are.
💡 Transforms a friendly challenge into a mild psychological standoff.
Related words in Social Situations
귀가 얇다 gwiga yalda한방 han-bang한눈을 팔다 hannuneul palda환승 hwan-seung입에 침이 마르도록 ibe chimi mareudorok