Korean word

가짜

Pronunciation

Romanizationkajja

Meaning

  • nounfake

Example

그건 가짜야.keu geon ka jja ya

That's a fake.

Illustration for 가짜 (fake)

More examples

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

That article was fake news.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 가짜 뉴스ka jja nyu seu

    fake news

  • 가짜 신분증ka jja sin bun jeung

    fake ID

  • 가짜 상품ka jja sang pum

    fake product

Similar words

가품kapum: A product made to look like a genuine item by using unauthorized marks or tags.
짝퉁jjaktung: An unofficial, often poorly made product designed to look like a brand-name item.
위조품wijopum: A document, banknote, or certificate made illegally to look genuine.

Definition in Korean

겉모습이나 말로는 진짜처럼 보이나 실체가 없는 사람이나 물건을 가리키는 명사.keon mo seu bi na mal lo neun chin jja cheo reom po i na sil che ga eom neun sa ra mi na mul geo neul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

The exact origin and formation of this word are uncertain, so it is best remembered through its contrast between seeming genuine and being genuine.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • imitationnoun
  • counterfeitnoun

Opposites

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