NOTE: This guidance was created for viewers to help them understanding some basic Korean words that commonly used in k-pop world, because you loves k-pop it's important to know it.
Common Greetings/Terms + Adressing People
Annyeonghasaeyo! [An-nyeong-ha-sae-yo] 안녕하세요! - Hello! (In a polite and honorific form)
Annyeonghee gasaeyo [An-nyeong-hee ga-sae-yo] 안녕히 가세요! - Goodbye! (In a polite and honorific form, said to somebody who is leaving.)
Annyeonghee gyesaeyo [An-nyeong-hee gae-sae-yo] 안녕히 계세요! - Goodbye! (Similar to above, but it's said by a person who is leaving, to a person who is staying)
Annyeong! [An-nyeong] 안녕! - It could mean Hello OR Goodbye. (Said to friends and people who are younger, a less formal way)
Gamsahapnida [Gam-sa-hap-ni-da] 감사합니다 - Thank You. (In a formal way, spoken to strangers, adults, etc.)
Gomaweo/Gomawuh [Go-ma-weo/Go-ma-wuh] 고마워 - Thank You. (In a non-formal way, spoken to children or friends.)
Chunmanaeyo [Chun-man-ae-yo] 천만에요 - You're Welcome. ("Chunmanaeyo" isn't a literal translation to "you're welcome," but people will say this like we would say "you're welcome". Especially when watching dramas and shows and such, this won't be heard much.)
Jwesonghapnida/Jwesonghaeyo [Jwe-song-hap-ni-da/Jwe-song-hae-yo] 죄송합니다/죄송해요 - I'm sorry. (In a formal way, spoken to strangers, adults, etc.)
Mian/Mianhae (mee-ahn) [Mi-an/Mi-an-hae] 미안/미안해 - Mian = Sorry, Mianhae = I'm sorry. (Said to friends and people who are younger, a less formal way)
Ahjumma [Ah-jum-ma] 아줌마 - Refers to an old(er) lady, usually in their late 30's or older. Usually/almost always referring to a woman/lady that is married. Like somebody who would be your mother's age.
Ahjumeoni [Ah-ju-meo-ni] 아주머니 - A slightly more polite way to say ahjumma.
Ahjussi/Ahjushi [Ah-ju-ssi] 아저씨 - Refers to an old(er) man, usually in their late 30's or older. "Opposite" to ahjumma.
Unnie [Un-nie] 언니 - Older sister (Said in perspective of a girl - i.e. a girl's older sister)
Noona/Nuna [noo-na] 누나 - Older sister (Said in perspective of a guy - i.e. a guy's older sister)
Oppa [oh-ppa] 오빠 - Older brother (Said in perspective of a girl - i.e. a girl's older brother)
Hyung 형 - Older brother (Said in perspective of a guy - i.e. a guy's older brother)
Umuhni/Omoni/Uhmeoni [uh-muh-nee] 어머니 - Mother
Umma [um-ma] 엄마 - Mom/Mommy
Abeoji [ah-buh-jee] 아버지 - Father
Appa [ah-ppa] 아빠 - Dad/Daddy
Halmeoni/Halmuhni [hal-muh-nee] 할머니 - Grandmother/Grandma
Halahbeoji/Halabuhji [hal-ah-buh-jee/har-ah-buh-jee] 할아버지 - Grandfather/Grandpa
Sunbae/Sunbaenim [sun-bae] 선배/선배님 - Somebody in the same "area" as you that is more experienced or older. In other words, your "senior". (ex: Super Junior is a sunbaemin to SNSD/SHINee/f(x))
Hoobae [hoo-bae] 후배 - Somebody less 'experienced' than you. Opposite of sunbae, or otherwise, your "junior". (SNSD are hoobae's to CSJH)
Dongsaeng - Younger siblings/Junior
Other Phrases/Words
Ulzzang/Uljjang 얼짱 - A person with a "jjang" face. Aka, a very good looking person.
Aegyo 애교 - "Charms" or "Cuteness" i.e. a person with a lot of aegyo is a person who shows a lot of "cuteness."
Gaeingi 개인기 - A special talent that somebody has. On shows and varieties, it usually refers to some hidden, quirky talent. Most celebritiesâ?? gaeingi is a really good imitation of another famous person.
ShikShin 식신 - "God of Food," or something similar. Basically means somebody who eats a whole lot.
Daebak 대박 - "A big hit", "a great success", or in other words, "awesome". If somebody says that the event was daebak, it means that it was a really, really, really good event XD
Makne 막내- Refers to the youngest member, or last-born of a family. In SNSD's case, Seohyun.
Hwaiting! 화이팅! - It literally means, "fighting!" but in a Korean accent. It's used to encourage or cheer somebody on.
Babo 바보 - "Stupid" or something of the sort.
Saranghae/Saranghaeyo 사랑해/사랑해요 - "I love." (If it is said to a person, it implies "I love you"... but if you put an object in front, like, 소녀시대 사랑해/소녀시대 사랑해요 {SNSD Saranghae/SNSD Saranghaeyo} , it means "I love SNSD".)
Aigoo/Aigo 아이구/아이고 - It's what you would say for *sighh* or "Oh man!" You can make whatever you want of it. If you're frustrated, you can yell it out. If someone is stupid, shake your head and say "Aigoo..."
Byuntae - Perverted person
Kkab - you are so energetic that you are almost annoying. It can also mean that you are overdoing and overreacting.
cr: taengbear @SSF
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