This is the 9154th most frequent Korean word.
거짓
Falsehood; lie.
In this sentence, '거짓' is juxtaposed with '진실' (truth), highlighting the absence of falseness.
거짓 없이 진실만 말해 주세요.
Please speak only the truth without lies.
The word '거짓말' combines '거짓' (falsehood) and '말' (speech), thus meaning 'a lie'.
그는 거짓말로 상황을 모면하려 했어요.
He tried to get out of the situation with a lie.
Here, '거짓' stands alone as 'falsehood,' emphasizing the inauthentic nature of their happiness.