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May 22, 2017 · The best part about K-dramas is that there are a lot of words that are repetitive, especially when dealing with the theme of love. Here are just 20 Korean phrases and words that any K-drama fan...
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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.”
- 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?
- 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.
- Two Rules for Korean Love Phrases. Rule #1: Only “You” You’ll notice that in many of the love phrases below, there is often no specific word for “you”. That’s because it’s not used often in the Korean language.
- Meeting & Dating Korean Phrases. Maybe you’ve got a first date planned. Or perhaps you’ve been meeting this special someone for a few weeks? Use these phrases to get the ball rolling.
- Kind & Caring Korean Compliments. These compliments will help you express your love or admiration and care for your date, valentine, or significant other.
- Affectionate Korean Love Phrases. As you get further along with your relationship, you’ll want to explain what you like or love to your partner. Use the phrases to show your affection.
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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.
