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괜찮아요
4 meanings
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Eonni·Oct 2, 2026·4 min read
괜찮아요 isn’t always “I’m fine”
One word, four meanings. Here’s how Koreans use it — and how to tell which one they mean.
Eonni·Oct 2, 2026·4 min readLatest
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BEGINNER 2-네요When you’ve just noticed something날씨가 좋네요!Read the note →
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