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[Korean Slang] #7 엘베(Elevator)

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May 6, 2024

Welcome to Wikinae’s Korean Slang #6

The elevator is one of many innovative inventions that have made our lives more convenient 🛗

In today’s post, let’s find out how Koreans say “elevator”!

✔️엘베 is short for ‘엘리베이터’ which is the Korean pronunciation of ‘elevator’.

Although this term is an abbreviation, you can often see it used in articles as well. It is mostly used in texting situations, especially among young people.

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Examples

A: 나 엘베 기다리는 중이야!

I’m waiting for the elevator!

B: 알겠어, 엘베 앞에서 만나.

Okay, let’s meet in front of the elevator.

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22:41 — Jaejae says “야, 엘베에서 그러면 어떡해!”, which means “Hey, not in the elevator!”

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