Introducing the popular slang in Korea! Talking like a Born to Be Korean (1)

⚠️ This article is translated from Korean into English .


Hello! In Korea, the rapidly changing slang is used a lot. In this article, I will introduce the popular slang in Korea, which is suitable for foreigners. Let's find out together!



1. 꿀잼 (kkuljaem)
"kkul" is used to mean "honey" and "jaem" is used as an abbreviation for "fun." "kkuljaem" means a lot of fun and is often used in online content, events, or very interesting situations during conversations.

2. 멘붕 (menbung)
"menbung" means "mental breakdown." It refers to a state of psychological collapse due to stress or embarrassment, and is used to express a state of embarrassment that cannot cope with an unexpected situations.

3. 노잼 (nojaem)
"nojaem" is a combination of "no" and "jaem", which refers to a situation or content that is not fun or disappointing. Often used when bored or not up to expectations.

4. 인싸 (inssa)
"inssa" is short for "insider," meaning a person who is socially popular and well-matched. It refers to a person who is popular on social media or online activities and has a lot of interactions with others offline.

5. 아싸 (assa)
"assa" is an abbreviation for "outsider," which is the opposite of "insider," meaning a person who is quiet and enjoys time alone. It is used in a negative sense or in a self-help sense. It refers to a person who likes to interact with others online and doesn't like to spend time offline.

6. 존버 (jonbeo)
"jonbeo" means to wait or hold out continuously in any situation or game. It meant spending a long time or enduring hardship to improve your situation in online games. Recently, it is used as Slang in the sense of enduring hardships and waiting for better situations in everyday life.

The above slang is a slang that is mainly used by teenagers and twenties in Korea.
It will also help foreigners understand Korean culture and slang. Use this buzzword when you talk to people or participate in a Korean community in Korea! There will be opportunities for different experiences and communication.

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