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May 22, 2017 · Here are just 20 Korean phrases and words that any K-drama fan should know! Sooner or later, you might not even need any subtitles. Wouldn’t that be grand?! 1. Unni/Oppa/Noona/Hyung
- Annyeonghaseyo (안녕하세요) This is the most common way to greet someone in Korean. It simply means “Hello!” I bet you’re not yet a full-fledged K-drama fan yet if you’re not familiar with this word.
- Appa (아빠) and Eomma (엄마) Respectively, these are how you say “dad” and “mom” in Korean. Take note that these are the informal ways of talking to your father and mother.
- Oppa (오빠) and Hyeong/Hyung (형) The word “oppa” is the traditional way women address their older brothers. However, because of the Korean wave culture (Hallyu), it is now used to pertain to one’s close male friend, boyfriend, or husband, given that he is older than the female speaker.
- Eonni/Unni (언니) and Noona (누나) The term “eonni” or “unni” is used by women to address their older sisters, female relatives, and close female friends. Similarly, young men would use the word “noona,” which also means “older sister,” to address older sisters, female relatives, and close female friends.
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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.”
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This discussion will guide you through an exploration of Korean slang words, their cultural significance, their use in pop culture and on social media platforms, as well as advice on integrating them into your own conversations authentically and engagingly.
Jun 23, 2020 · Give us a holler if you recognise any of these Korean phrases, words, and expressions that you usually hear from your favourite K-dramas! 1. 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.
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Apr 8, 2020 · The best part about K-dramas is that most of the words they use are repetitive which makes it easy for viewers to understand the context of each word. Here, we list down a few phrases every K-drama fan should know.
