제가 제대로 말한 걸까요? (je-ga je-dae-ro mal-han geol-kka-yo?) – Did I Say That Correctly?
In Korean, 제가 제대로 말한 걸까요? (je-ga je-dae-ro mal-han geol-kka-yo?) is a polite way to ask, "Did I say that correctly?" It’s often used when you're unsure if what you said was accurate and you’re seeking confirmation or feedback.
- 제가 (je-ga) means "I" (polite).
- 제대로 (je-dae-ro) means "properly" or "correctly."
- 말한 (mal-han) means "said" or "spoken."
- 걸까요? (geol-kka-yo?) means "is it?" or "could it be?"
Together, 제가 제대로 말한 걸까요? translates to "Did I say that correctly?" or "Did I speak properly?"
More Expressions
Here are a few variations and related phrases to ask if what you said is correct:
- 제가 맞게 말한 거예요? (je-ga mat-ge mal-han geo-ye-yo?) – Did I say it right?
- 발음이 맞았나요? (bal-eum-i mat-at-na-yo?) – Was my pronunciation correct?
- 제 말이 이해가 되나요? (je mal-i i-hae-ga dwae-na-yo?) – Do you understand what I said?
- 제가 잘 말했나요? (je-ga jal mal-haet-na-yo?) – Did I speak well?
- 이거 제대로 말한 거 맞아요? (i-geo je-dae-ro mal-han geo ma-ja-yo?) – Did I say this correctly?
Pronunciation Tips:
- 제대로 (je-dae-ro): "Je" like "jey," "dae" like "day," and "ro" like "roh."
- 말한 (mal-han): "Mal" as in "mall," and "han" like "hahn."
- 걸까요? (geol-kka-yo): "Geol" like "gawl," and "kka-yo" with a strong "k."
Use 제가 제대로 말한 걸까요? to politely ask if you spoke correctly, especially when you're practicing Korean!