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TOPIK 5noun

속내

songnae [송내]

속내가 · 속내를

true feelings, inner thoughts, real intentions

Example

그 사람은 좀처럼 속내를 드러내지 않아요.

That person rarely shows his true feelings.

Word parts

Built on 속 'inside', as in 속마음 'inner heart'.

Good to know

Pronounced [송내] — nasalization; pairs with 드러내다 'reveal' or 털어놓다 'open up'.