역시 + sentence; 역시! = I knew it!
as expected; also, too
Example
역시 엄마가 만든 김치가 제일 맛있어요.
As expected, the kimchi Mom makes is the best.
Word parts
역 also+시 is
Literally 'also is' — 'just as I thought'.
Good to know
역시! on its own means 'I knew it!' when something meets expectations.
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