English–Korean

“truly” in Korean

Korean

Also그야말로 (keuyamallo)

Pronunciation

Romanizationchameuro

Example

그는 참으로 친절하다.keu neun cha meu ro chin jeol ha da

He is truly kind.

Illustration for 참으로 (truly)

How to say “truly” in Korean

“Truly” in Korean is 참으로 (chameuro).

A clear, strong stamp of certainty that something is genuinely so.

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

Example sentences with 참으로

그의 업적은 참으로 대단했다.keu ui eop jjeo geun cha meu ro tae dan haet tta

His achievement was truly impressive.

Tips for using 참으로

  • Its formal, careful tone makes it especially useful in writing, speeches, and serious statements rather than casual chat.

Other Korean words for “truly”

그 영화는 그야말로 예술이다.keu yeong hwa neun keu ya mal lo ye su ri da

That movie is truly a work of art.

“truly” in other languages