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Decoded Slug: ~이야말로 [iyamallo] (Truly, really)
Korean Grammar Point
~이야말로 [iyamallo] (Truly, really)
~이야말로 [iyamallo] (Truly, really)
Short explanation:
Used to emphasize that something or someone is the true or real example of something.
Formation:
Noun + 이야말로
Examples:
그 학생이야말로 모범적인 학생이에요, 그는 항상 열심히 공부하고 책임감이 강해요.
Geu haksengiyamallo mobeomjeokin haksengieyo, geuneun hangsang yeolsimhi gongbuhago chaegimgami ganghaeyo.
That student is truly an exemplary student, he always studies hard and has strong responsibility.
지금 이 순간이야말로 우리가 기다렸던 기회입니다, 이번 기회를 놓치면 더 이상의 기회는 없을 거예요.
Jigeum i sunganiyamallo uriga gidaryeotdeon gihoeyibnida, ibeon gihoereul nohcimyeon deo isangui gihoeuneun eobseul geoyeyo.
This moment is truly the opportunity we have been waiting for, if we miss this opportunity, there will be no more.
이 보컬이야말로 이 밴드의 핵심입니다, 그녀의 목소리 없이는 이 밴드가 상상조차 되지 않아요.
I bokoriyamallo i baendeuyi haeksingibnida, geunyeoui moksori eobsineun i baendeuga sangsangjocha doeji anhayo.
This vocalist is truly the core of the band, I can't even imagine the band without her voice.
그 일이야말로 제 인생의 중요한 전환점이었습니다, 그 일로 인해 제 인생이 완전히 바뀌었어요.
Geu iriyamallo je insaengui jungyohan jeonhwanjeomieossseubnida, geu ilro inhae je insaengi wanjeonhi bakkwieosseo.
That incident was truly an important turning point in my life, my life changed completely because of it.
Long explanation:
'~이야말로 [iyamallo]' is a grammar point in Korean that is used to emphasize a fact or situation by indicating that a particular description applies most appropriately or best to the noun that it is attached. It translates to 'truly' or 'really' in English and is used often when the speaker wants to assertively express the reality or truth of a situation, object or person.