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What Does "ppalli-ppalli" (빨리빨리) Mean in Korean?

Hurry! Quickly! Fast! — the hidden emotional layer and cultural context behind it, not just the dictionary translation.

Meaning

빨리빨리

ppalli-ppalli

Hurry! Quickly! Fast!

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What Koreans really mean

Use it when you want to urge someone to hurry up, to complete a task quickly, or to move faster in a casual setting. It's commonly used among friends, family, or people of similar social standing. It can also be used to describe the general fast pace of life or work in Korea.

How It's Used

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