Korean phrase
정확히 말하면 ~예요. cheong hwa ki mal ha myeon ~ ye yo
Meaning
To be precise, ___
When to use it
This expression gives a precise clarification. It gently adds specific information about a job, role, or other description.
Example dialogue
직업이 뭐예요? chi geo bi mwo ye yo
What is your job?
정확히 말하면 프리랜서 디자이너예요. cheong hwa ki mal ha myeon peu ri raen seo ti ja i neo ye yo
To be precise, I'm a freelance designer.