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Jun 24, 2017 · 1. Heol / 헐: “I can’t believe it” Often used when you’re in a slight state of shock or awe. 2. Dae-bak / 대박: Awesome, Jackpot. 3. Aigoo / 아이구: Geez, oh no, oops. Can be used in many different...
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- “Are you kidding me” in Korean. 장난해? (jangnanhae) The Korean phrase 장난해? (jangnanhae) could be a statement or a sarcastic question. This is often used among friends of the same age or with someone younger.
- “By any chance” in Korean. 혹시 (hoksi) This word is used at the beginning of a statement or a question where a person is having doubts about a particular thing.
- “Call” or “Deal” in Korean. 콜 (kol) This is one of the many words Koreans consider Konglish. This means “call” or “deal” and is used when you are up for the challenge or when you agree on something.
- “Don’t lie” in Korean. 뻥치지마 (ppeongchijima) This phrase is used when the person you are talking to seems to be lying. It came from 뻥을 치다 (ppeongeul chida), which means “tell a lie.”
- Daebak – “Jackpot!” Although this Korean word translates to “Jackpot!” , it isn’t limited to that particular meaning, which is why you’ll often hear the word used in many situations in K-dramas.
- Aniyo – “No” You couldn’t have missed this even on your first time watching a K-drama. The formal and standard Korean word for “no” is “aniyo”. The informal version would be ani.
- Gaja – “Let’s go” “Gaja” is the informal way of saying “Let’s go”, and you’ll hear this in K-dramas more often than you’ll hear the formal version, which is “gabshida”.
- Gwenchana – “It’s okay”/ “That’s fine” Still getting the hang of these Korean words and phrases? “Gwenchana!” On that note, when talking to someone older, you’ll notice Koreans add “yo” at the end of certain words to signify respect.
- Unni (언니) /Oppa (오빠) /Noona (누나) /Hyung (형) / / / English Translation: Older Female Or Male. Who would forget when Secretary Kim called Vice President Lee Young-Joon’s “Oppa”?
- Joh-ahae (좋아해) English Translation: I Like You. One of the most exciting and breathtaking scenes in romantic K-dramas is when the characters admit they like each other.
- Saranghae (사랑해) English Translation: I love you. One of the things that K-drama fans love about romantic K-dramas is that they develop the characters’ love stories before admitting their true feelings to each other.
- Bogoshipo (보고싶어) English Translation: I Miss You. Do you remember when Se-ri and Captain Ri reunited in Switzerland after not being together for years?
dongsaeng :: Meaning “younger sibling,” can refer to a true blood sibling, or a close friend whom you treat as a younger sibling. While dongsaeng applies to both genders, its opposites are gender-specific (see hyung, oppa, and unni).
Feb 26, 2020 · When you watch Korean historical dramas (known as “사극”, Sageuk), you’ll hear lots of archaic Korean words and phrases that you wouldn't normally hear in modern dramas. Many of the terms are old-fashioned or of Chinese origin, so you won't find them in your handy pocket Korean-English dictionaries.
4 days ago · K-drama is short for “Korean drama” which pertains to television series created in South Korea. These series have become popular not only in Korea but globally, making them more accessible for K-drama fans through streaming websites like Netflix.
