Korean phrase

정확히는 ~이에요. cheong hwa ki neun ~ i e yo

Meaning

To be precise, it's ___

When to use it

It makes a statement more exact or corrects it. It is useful when a small detail needs to be clarified.

Example dialogue

대학생이세요? tae hak ssaeng i se yo

Are you a university student?

정확히는 대학원생 이에요. cheong hwa ki neun tae ha gwon saeng i e yo

To be precise, I'm a graduate student.

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