Introducing the popular slang in Korea! Talking like a Born to Be Korean (2)

 ⚠️This article is translated from Korean into English 

I will introduce the slang that Koreans often use to foreigners. But the first point I want to emphasize is that slang is not appropriate in formal situations and should only be used in relatively comfortable situations with friends and close people. You should avoid using it in conversations with other people or in public places.

 

1. 씨발 (sibal)

This word will be familiar to many people who often watch Netflix Korean media. It is the most universal swear word in Korean, and it is used to express strong emotions in all situations, such as when happy, sad, sad, or surprised. But again, this word is extremely slang and should only be used in an intimate atmosphere, not in formal situations. The English slang for this word is "Fucking."

 

2. 존나 (Jonna)

"Johnna" is also a slang that expresses strong emotions, and "Johnna" itself has no meaning. Use this word to emphasize a particular situation, object, etc. very strongly. To paraphrase it in English, it's called "as fuck"

 

3. 젠장 (Jenjang)

‘jenjang' is often used to express regret when something has not gone well, when you have not done your decision properly or have a problem. Similar expressions in English are "shit" or "damn"

 

4. 쌍년, 쌍놈 (Ssangnyeon, Ssangnom)

These words are used in a similar sense to 'bitch' and are used to disparage others. These words originated from the Korean hierarchy in the past, and are considered very rude and insulting to others. Use of these terms can have very unpleasant consequences, so be careful.

 

Once again, Slang should only be used in informal situations, and care should be taken when using it with respect to other cultures and customs. It is important to communicate with courtesy and manners, and it is also good to try to understand cultural differences.