English–Korean

“fake” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkajja

Example

그건 가짜야.keu geon ka jja ya

That's a fake.

Illustration for 가짜 (fake)

How to say “fake” in Korean

“Fake” in Korean is 가짜 (kajja).

Something that looks or sounds genuine on the surface but has no real authenticity underneath.

Full entry for 가짜: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 가짜

그 기사, 가짜 뉴스였어.keu ki sa ka jja nyu seu yeo sseo

That article was fake news.

Tips for using 가짜

  • When it describes a person, this word can sound insulting, so a specific explanation is safer than using the label alone.

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