Category: Wikinae

[Korean Slang] #26 중꺾마(Never give up)

[Korean Slang] #26 중꺾마(Never give up) Mirinae May 14, 2024 Welcome to Wikinae’s Korean Slang #26   Do you have a saying that keeps you going when you feel like giving up?   In today’s post, let’s find out how Koreans say “Never give up”! 중꺾마 is short for ‘중요한 것은 꺾이지 않는 마음’ which […]

[Korean Slang] #25 겉바속촉(Crispy on the outside, moist on the inside)

[Korean Slang] #25 겉바속촉(Crispy on the outside, moist on the inside) Mirinae May 14, 2024 Welcome to Wikinae’s Korean Slang #25   Do you prefer food with crispy texture or moist texture?The combination of these two textures is often important, especially when eating meat, such as chicken 🍗   In today’s post, let’s find out […]

[Korean Slang] #24 과몰입(Be overly immersed)

[Korean Slang] #24 과몰입(Be overly immersed) Mirinae May 14, 2024 Welcome to Wikinae’s Korean Slang #24   Have you ever immersed deeply into dramas or movies?   In today’s post, let’s find out how Koreans say “overly immersed in something”! 과몰입 is a word combination of ‘과– (A prefix used to mean “to be excessive”)’ […]

[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’ […]