What does 대박 mean?

대박 (dae-bak, daebak)

대박 (daebak) is a Korean word used to express surprise or amazement. It's common in everyday conversations and various situations.

Korean word 대박 in colorful letters

Definition & nuance

Core meaning and shades learners miss.

대박(dae-bak, daebak)

대박 means 'a huge success or something amazing.' It is mainly used to express positive surprise or admiration.

Nuances

  • Strongly expresses positive surprise or admiration
  • Informal and friendly tone
  • Often used to emphasize success or good outcomes
  • Used both as an interjection and a noun

When to use

Talking with friends, Watching a movie, Celebrating success, Shopping experience

In context

대박 is mainly used as an interjection expressing amazement, placed at the beginning or middle of sentences. It can also be a noun, e.g., '대박 사건' (big hit event). It is informal and friendly, so avoid it in formal settings.

Real-world examples

  • 대박! 너 진짜 잘했어!

    dae-bak! neo jin-jja jal-haess-eo!, dae bak! neo jin jja jal haess eo!

    대박 is naturally used as an interjection here.

  • 이 영화는 대박이야!

    i yeong-hwa-neun dae-bak-i-ya!, i yeong hwa neun dae bak i ya!

    대박 is used like a noun to express positive evaluation.

  • 대박을 치다

    dae-bak-eul chi-da, dae bak eul chi da

    An idiomatic expression meaning to succeed.

  • 대박이야, 이거 정말 별로야.

    dae-bak-i-ya, i-geo jeong-mal byeol-ro-ya., dae bak i ya, i geo jeong mal byeol ro ya.

    대박 is a positive exclamation and doesn't fit negative contexts.

  • 대박! 오늘 날씨가 너무 좋아.

    dae-bak! o-neul nal-ssi-ga neo-mu joh-a., dae bak! o neul nal ssi ga neo mu joh a.

    대박 appropriately expresses surprise or admiration.

  • 그 사람은 대박이다.

    geu sa-ram-eun dae-bak-i-da., geu sa ram eun dae bak i da.

    대박 used as a noun conveys a positive meaning.

Quick quiz

  1. What does 대박 mean?

    대박은 어떤 의미인가요?(dae-bak-euneo-tteonui-mi-in-ga-yo?, daebakeuneotteonuimiingayo?)
  2. Which sentence uses 대박 correctly?

    다음 문장 중 올바른 사용은?(da-eummun-jangjungol-ba-reunsa-yong-eun?, daeummunjangjungolbareunsayongeun?)
  3. Which is an example of 대박 used as a noun?

    대박을 명사로 쓴 예는?(dae-bak-eulmyeong-sa-rosseunye-neun?, daebakeulmyeongsarosseunyeneun?)

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