Korean Dictionary
How to say "Totally" in Korean
“Totally” in Korean is 완전 (pronounced "wanjeon").
완전
wanjeon
Usage & Context
An adverb meaning completely or totally, used to emphasize a statement. Frequently used by young people to intensify adjectives and express strong opinions.
Example Sentence
그 영화 완전 재미있어!
That movie is totally fun!
How to use 완전 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Totally” is 완전, romanized as wanjeon.
Usage tip
Use slang only with friends or people who already speak casually with you. It can sound rude in formal Korean.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 완전.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'wan-jeon' — 'wan' rhymes with 'wahn', 'jeon' rhymes with 'yawn' with 'j-'. The final 'n' is nasal.
More Example Sentences
recommending a hangout
그 카페 완전 분위기 좋아.
That cafe has totally good vibes.
discussing K-dramas
이 드라마 완전 내 취향이야.
This drama is totally my taste.
commenting on a nice fall day
오늘 날씨 완전 선선하다.
The weather is totally cool today.
Cultural Context
완전 originally means 'complete/totally' but has become a go-to intensifier among younger Koreans, replacing '정말' and '너무'. You'll hear it constantly in casual speech and social media captions. While 완전 is versatile, it leans casual — in formal settings, Koreans would use '매우' or '대단히' instead.
Editorial note
We flag slang like 완전 for register and audience, since Korean slang can shift quickly and may sound rude outside close friendships.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
완전 맛있어!
Totally delicious!
완전 이해해.
I totally understand.
완전 대박이야!
This is totally amazing!
Related Expressions
진짜
jinjja
really
너무
neomu
very/too
엄청
eomcheong
extremely
완벽
wanbyeok
perfect (related root)
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