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energy, spirit, thing

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noun Rare #29,030
energy, spirit Often refers to a person's inner strength or presence, especially in expressions like 기가 세다 (“to have a strong presence”).
KO: 그 사람은 기가 정말 세요.
EN: That person has a really strong presence.
thing A regional colloquial form of 것, used in some dialects.
KO: 네가 말한 기가 이거야?
EN: Is this the thing you were talking about?

네, 둘 다 기 싸움이 아주 대단합니다

Yes, they’re both incredibly competitive and strong-willed.

— The Match (2025)

참말로 별일 없는 기 맞제?

Nothing’s really wrong, right?

— Pandora (2016)

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