A1 Idiom Neutral

세상에!

sesange!

Oh my goodness! / Good heavens!

Meaning

An exclamation of surprise, shock, or wonder.

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Cultural Background

Koreans use this to show they are listening. It is the Korean equivalent of 'Oh my god'.

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Use it with emotion

The tone of your voice matters more than the words.

Meaning

An exclamation of surprise, shock, or wonder.

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Use it with emotion

The tone of your voice matters more than the words.

Test Yourself

Choose the best situation for '세상에!'

When should you use '세상에!'?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: To express surprise

It is an interjection for shock or wonder.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Choose the best situation for '세상에!' Choose A1

When should you use '세상에!'?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: To express surprise

It is an interjection for shock or wonder.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is very common.

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