Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the world of K-pop with Girls' Generation's captivating hit, "Genie"! This song is a fantastic way to experience the energy and charm of second-generation K-pop. By exploring its empowering lyrics about granting wishes and its dynamic, synchronized choreography, you can immerse yourself in both the language and the vibrant culture of Korean pop music. The song's catchy melody and confident delivery make it memorable, offering a perfect entry point to understanding Korean expressions of encouragement and desire. Get ready to tell Girls' Generation your wish and let them introduce you to the magic of K-pop!
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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genie /ˈdʒiːni/ B1 |
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dream /driːm/ A2 |
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wish /wɪʃ/ A2 |
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love /lʌv/ A1 |
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superstar /ˈsuːpərstɑːr/ B1 |
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passion /ˈpæʃən/ B2 |
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moment /ˈmoʊmənt/ A2 |
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heart /hɑːrt/ A1 |
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world /wɜːrld/ A1 |
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ride /raɪd/ A2 |
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shine /ʃaɪn/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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네 마음속에 있는 작은 꿈을 말해봐
➔ Embedded clause with '에 있는' indicating location or existence
➔ '에 있는' attaches to nouns to indicate something that exists 'inside' or 'at' that location.
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그저 내 이끌림 속에 모두 던져
➔ Use of '속에' to mean 'inside' or 'within'
➔ '속에' means 'inside' or 'within', indicating that all is thrown 'inside' that context or feeling.
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지금 이 순간 세상은 너의 것
➔ Use of '은/는' as topic particle, indicating 'the world' as the subject in this context
➔ '은/는' marks '세상' as the topic of the sentence, emphasizing that 'the world' is the focus at this moment.
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상상도 못한 행운의 여신
➔ Use of '도 못한' to express 'even...' that was not able to happen
➔ '도 못한' means 'even' and emphasizes that something like 'fortunate goddess' was beyond the ability or expectation.
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'너의' 소원을 말해 봐
➔ Use of possessive '의' to indicate 'your' or possession
➔ '의' attaches to nouns to show possession, making it 'your' in the context of 'your wish'.
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내게만 말해 봐
➔ Use of '만' to mean 'only' or 'exclusively'
➔ '만' attaches to nouns or pronouns to specify exclusivity, meaning 'only' or 'just'.
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