No. 13,556 in Korean
레알
"레알" is a slang term derived from the Spanish word "real," meaning "real" or "genuine."
In a sentence
저는 레알 신나요.
I am really excited.
In this sentence, '레알' is used colloquially to mean 'really' or 'truly' in an emphatic manner, enhancing the strength of the statement.
축구 경기에서 레알 마드리드가 이겼어요.
Real Madrid won in the soccer match.
Here, '레알' refers to 'Real' in the context of 'Real Madrid,' the prominent soccer team, representing its actual name.
이 음식 너무 맛있어서 레알 대단해요.
This food is so delicious, it's really amazing.
In this use, '레알' emphasizes the adjective '대단해요,' which means 'amazing,' hence enhancing the appreciation of the food.
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