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Today’s Phrase
사진이 잘 나왔어요?
sa·ji·ni jal na·was·seo·yo
sajini jal nawasseoyo?
Did the photo come out well?
Cultural Insight
Koreans are passionate photographers. 포토존 (photo zones), 사진 맛집 (photography-worthy spots), and 스냅 사진 (snap photography) are deeply embedded in Korean culture. Instagrammable spots attract crowds, and taking the perfect photo can take multiple attempts — perfectly acceptable!
Phrase Breakdown
사진이
sajini
photo (subject)
사진 (photo) + 이 (subject particle)
잘 나왔어요?
jal nawasseoyo?
did it come out well?
잘 (well) + 나오다 (to come out) + past = 나왔어요
Asks whether a photo was captured clearly and beautifully.
Example Phrases
사진이 잘 나왔어요? 보여 줘요!
Sajini jal nawasseoyo? Boyeo jwoyo!
Did the photo come out well? Show me!
보여 주다 = to show.
이 사진 잘 나왔다! 프로필로 써야겠어.
I sajin jal nawatda! Peurophillo sseyagesseo.
This photo came out great! I should use it as my profile.
프로필 = profile (photo).
역광이라 잘 안 나왔어요. 다시 찍어요.
Yeokgwanira jal an nawasseoyo. Dasi jjigeoyeo.
There was backlight so it didn’t come out well. Let’s retake it.
역광 = backlight/contre-jour.
Related Phrases
이 사진 마음에 들어요?
i sajin maeume deureoyo?
Do you like this photo?
Asking for opinion on a photo.
다시 찍어요
dasi jjigeoyeo
Let’s take it again
Suggesting a retake of a photo.
보정해 줄게요
bojeongae julgeyo
I’ll edit/retouch it for you
Offering to edit or filter a photo.
Quick Review
배달 시간이 얼마나 걸려요?
Can you recall what this means?
baedal sigani eolmana geollyeoyo?
How long does delivery take?