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Korean expressions and words about Slang, with examples and translations. Learn Korean with LearnK.
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라떼는 말이야 (latte-neun mariya) — The Best Slang for Mocking "Back in My Day"
Picture a company dinner in Korea. A senior manager, well along in years, lifts his glass of soju and opens with: "Back when I was a new hire…" In that instant,
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오운완 (o-un-wan) — A Little Brag That You Did It Again Today: The Korean One-Liner for Proving You Worked Out
As you scroll through Instagram or X (formerly Twitter), you'll often spot a short hashtag — **#오운완 (#o-un-wan)** — tucked under a sweaty gym selfie. If you're
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"실화냐? (silhwanya?)" — The One-Liner That Bursts Out When You Can't Believe It
Your favorite idol suddenly replied to your comment. Your test score came back a whole 20 points higher than you expected. Or, the other way around, the file yo
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소확행 (sohwakhaeng): How to Talk About Small but Certain Happiness
The first sip of a cup of coffee, the moment you slip into freshly washed sheets, a warm 붕어빵 (bungeoppang, fish-shaped pastry) bought on the way home from work.
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Cutting Your Losses? — A Complete Guide to '손절 (sonjeol),' Essential Slang for Korea's MZ Generation
A word that started with a friend who plays the stock market is now used even for romance and friendship. When a friend keeps breaking promises and won't pay ba
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워라밸 (worabael): The Korean Buzzword for Work-Life Balance
When you watch Korean dramas, you'll sometimes come across a scene where the main character, worn out from working late, sighs and says, "If I keep living like
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아싸 (assa): A Cheer or an Outsider? — The Two-Faced Korean Slang With Opposite Meanings
If you watch Korean variety shows, you've probably seen it at least once: someone wins a game, clenches both fists, and shouts "아싸! (assa!)" But the very same '
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꿀잼 (kkuljaem): 'sweet-as-honey fun' — Korean's ultimate exclamation of delight
Have you ever pulled an all-nighter binge-watching a Korean drama? Or gotten a game recommendation from a friend and lost all track of time? In moments like the
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Today's Korean Expression: '대박' (daebak) — Surprise and Success in a Single Word
When you watch Korean variety shows or dramas, there's one word that characters shout out with their eyes wide open. That word is **대박 (daebak)**. When they ace
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헐 (heol)! The Little Exclamation Koreans Shout Several Times a Day
When you watch a Korean drama or trade messages with a Korean friend, there's one short word that shows up without fail every time something surprising comes up
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Learn Real Korean Slang with 인싸 (inssa, "Insider") — The Person at the Center of the Crowd
When you're watching Korean variety shows or vlogs, subtitles like this pop up all the time: "쟤 완전 인싸야! (jyae wanjeon inssaya!)" The person who's already snappi
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Master the Korean Slang '짱': One Syllable to Shout 'The Best'
Hallyu fans around the world — after watching your favorite idol's stage, have you ever wanted to let out your amazement in just one syllable? Instead of a long