No. 1,168 in Korean
세상에
"세상에" means "Oh my!" or "Wow!" indicating surprise or amazement.
In a sentence
세상에, 이런 일이 가능한가요?
Oh my, is this even possible?
Expressing surprise or disbelief.
세상에 살면서 중요한 것은 다른 사람들을 이해하는 것입니다.
While living in the world, the important thing is understanding others.
Referring to the world as a place or context of life.
그의 행동은 세상에 드문 착한 행동이었다.
His behavior was a rare kind-hearted action in the world.
Describing rarity or uniqueness in the world or society.
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