Meaning
ㅇㄱㄹㅇ
igeo real
This is real / For real
Real Feeling
What Koreans really mean
This is a highly informal, internet-specific slang term. It's almost exclusively used in written communication like text messages, online forums, and social media. While it can be used between close friends, it would be highly inappropriate in formal settings or when speaking to elders or superiors. It's particularly common among younger Koreans (teens to early 30s) and signifies strong, casual agreement or confirmation, often implying a sense of 'you gotta believe me, it's true!'
💬 Used in real life
• Used when someone posts a surprising or unbelievable piece of news in a group chat, and others want to confirm its authenticity.
• When a friend shares a highly relatable anecdote, someone might reply 'ㅇㄱㄹㅇ' to show strong agreement.
How It's Used
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Two colleagues texting each other
oneul hoesik menyu chikiniradeonde? igeo real?
They say today's dinner menu is chicken? Is this for real?
Two colleagues texting each other
igeo real. banggeum gongji tteosseo.
For real. The announcement just came out.
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ㅇㄱㄹㅇigeo realabbreviation
abbreviation
An abbreviation of '이거 레알' (igeo real), where '이거' means 'this' and '레알' is a transliteration of the English word 'real'.
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