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그건 좀

geugeon-jom

MildSouth Koreaby pioneer · 3/29/2026
geugeon-jom

Meaning

A casual, indirect way of saying "that's not okay" between close friends — trailing off instead of finishing the sentence, letting the awkwardness do the work. NOT used in formal or professional settings. The unspoken ending is louder than any direct refusal.

그건 = that is

좀 = a bit / somewhat (shortened from 조금)

Example

That price is… 그건 좀.

Equivalent

That’s a bit much

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