Author: Mirinae

[Korean Slang] #23 인생네컷(Photo booth)

[Korean Slang] #23 인생네컷(Photo booth) Mirinae May 13, 2024 Welcome to Wikinae’s Korean Slang #23   Taking photos is one of the best ways to preserve precious memories 📸In Korea, it’s easy to find photo booths on the street that offer this opportunity.   In today’s post, let’s find out how Koreans say “photo booth”! […]

[Korean Slang] #22 착붙(A color or style that best suits oneself)

[Korean Slang] #22 착붙(A color or style that best suits oneself) Mirinae May 13, 2024 Welcome to Wikinae’s Korean Slang #22   Do you know a color or style that is a perfect match for you? If you know what looks good on you, it will help you to style yourself better   In today’s post, […]

[Korean Slang] #21 쌩얼(Bare face)

[Korean Slang] #21 쌩얼(Bare face) Mirinae May 13, 2024 Welcome to Wikinae’s Korean Slang #21   How often do you wear makeup? For a healthy skin, it’s important to remove all makeup at the end of the day and give your skin some time to breathe   In today’s post, let’s find out how Koreans […]

[Korean Slang] #20 맞팔

[Korean Slang] #20 맞팔 Mirinae May 30, 2024 Welcome to Wikinae’s Korean Slang #20   How active are you on social media? Being able to easily connect with others is one of the benefits of social media In today’s post, let’s find out how Koreans say “to follow each other”!  맞팔 is short for ‘맞 […]

[Korean Slang] #19 야식(Late-night snack)

[Korean Slang] #19 야식(Late-night snack) Mirinae May 10, 2024 Welcome to Wikinae’s Korean Slang #19   How often do you eat late-night snacks? At the end of a long day, a late-night snack often tastes better than any other meal or snack In today’s post, let’s find out how Koreans say “late-night snack”! 야식 is […]

[Korean Slang] #18 헬린이(Gym newbie)

[Korean Slang] #18 헬린이(Gym newbie) Mirinae May 10, 2024 Welcome to Wikinae’s Korean Slang #18   Are you used to working out at the gym? For those who aren’t, Koreans have coined a cute nickname   In today’s post, let’s find out how Koreans say “gym newbie”! 헬린이 is a shortened word combination of the […]

[Korean Slang] #17 아아(Iced Americano)

[Korean Slang] #17 아아(Iced Americano) Mirinae May 10, 2024 Welcome to Wikinae’s Korean Slang #17   What’s your favorite drink at a café?   No matter the weather, many Koreans continue to enjoy their beloved iced Americano    In today’s post, let’s find out how Koreans call “Iced Americano”! 아아 is short for ‘아이스 아메리카노’ […]

[Korean Slang] #16 워라밸(Work-life balance)

[Korean Slang] #16 워라밸(Work-life balance) Mirinae May 9, 2024 Welcome to Wikinae’s Korean Slang #16   How much do you value work-life balance? Having a healthy work-life balance will help you be more productive at work   In today’s post, let’s find out how Koreans say “Work-life balance”! 워라밸 is short for ‘워크 라이프 밸런스’ […]

[Korean Slang] #15 불금(FriYay)

[Korean Slang] #15 불금(FriYay) Mirinae May 9, 2024 Welcome to Wikinae’s Korean Slang #15   What are your plans for this Friday? On Friday nights, Koreans would usually go out for a drink or catch up with their loved ones 🔥   In today’s post, let’s find out how Koreans say “FriYay”! 불금 is short […]

[Korean Slang] #14 야근(Work overtime during the night)

[Korean Slang] #14 야근(Work overtime during the night) Mirinae May 9, 2024 Welcome to Wikinae’s Korean Slang #14   Korea’s high economic growth in a short period has made overtime work a prominent topic in the Korean labor culture 💼   In today’s post, let’s find out how Koreans say “work overtime during the night”! […]