Nuance Dictionary / Magic Modifiers
찐- jjin-
True/Authentic; e.g., 찐친 = real best friend, 찐텐 = genuine excitement
What does 찐- mean?
찐- (jjin-) means: True/Authentic; e.g., 찐친 = real best friend, 찐텐 = genuine excitement.
The ultimate seal of authenticity. If something is 'jjin', it's the real deal.
How it's actually used
- 쟤랑은 열 살 때부터 알 사이라 진짜 찐친이야.
Jaerangeun yeol sal ttaebuteo al saira jinjja jjin-chiniya.
We've known each other since we were ten, so we're true best friends.
💡 Prefixing 'jjin' emphasizes that a relationship is genuine. - 이번 콘서트에서 아이돌 실물 영접했는데 진짜 찐텐으로 소리 질렀어.
Ibeon konseoteu-eseo aidol silmul yeongjeophaetneunde jinjja jjinteneuro sori jilleosseo.
I saw the idol in person at this concert and I genuinely screamed out of pure excitement.
💡 Means genuine, unmasked excitement or emotion. - 고민이 생겼을 때 아무 조건 없이 내 편을 들어주는 찐친이 있어서 정말 든든하다.
gomini saeng-gyeosseul ttae amu jogon eopsi nae pyeoneul deureojuneun jjin-chini isseseo jeongmal deun-deunhada.
I feel really reassured having a true best friend who takes my side without any conditions when I have worries.
💡 Prefix 'jjin-' elevates nouns to mean 'the real deal'.