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TOPIK 5adverb

기필코

gipilko

기필코 + -겠다/-고 말겠다 (strong resolve)

without fail, no matter what, definitely

Example

이번 시험에는 기필코 합격하고 말겠어요.

I'm going to pass this exam no matter what.

Word parts

기 expect필 surely

Literally 'set on certainty' — determined, no matter what.

Good to know

Expresses strong determination, often with -고 말겠다.