How to say “Are you serious? / For real?” in Korean
진짜예요?
jinjjayeyo?
“Are you serious? / For real?”
politeWhen to use it
Expresses surprise or disbelief. Casual form is 진짜? (jinjja?) or 실화예요? (silhwayeyo? — 'is that a true story?').
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