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How to say “you got lucky” in Korean

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you got lucky

Korean · 한국어

slang

Translation

운이 좋았을 뿐이야

Romanization

Uni joasseul ppuniya

Pronunciation

oo-nee joh-ah-seul ppoon-ee-yah

When to use it

Use this as playful competitive banter. It can become rude quickly outside a game context. In Korean, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

Example

운이 좋았을 뿐이야 — a quick line during a competitive match for "you got lucky".

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How do you say "you got lucky" in Korean?+

You say "운이 좋았을 뿐이야" in Korean. The romanized form is "Uni joasseul ppuniya", and a simple pronunciation cue is "oo-nee joh-ah-seul ppoon-ee-yah".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

This entry is marked as slang. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "oo-nee joh-ah-seul ppoon-ee-yah" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Uni joasseul ppuniya".

When should I use it?+

Use this as playful competitive banter. It can become rude quickly outside a game context. In Korean, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.