Sseom Tada (썸타다): 12 Ways Koreans Use It in Real Life
썸 타다 (sseom tada) means ‘Almost dating / Pre-relationship tension / Mutual interest without commitment / That undefined romantic stage / Will-they-won’t-they’.
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썸 타다 (sseom tada) means ‘Almost dating / Pre-relationship tension / Mutual interest without commitment / That undefined romantic stage / Will-they-won’t-they’.

케미 (kemi) means ‘Chemistry / Perfect match / Amazing synergy / Natural compatibility / On-screen spark’

멘붕 (menbung) means ‘Mental breakdown / Mind blown / Total mental collapse / Brain freeze from shock / Complete overwhelm’.

눈팅 (nunting) means ‘Lurking / Silent watching / Reading without responding / Observing without participating / Passive scrolling’.

~야 (ya) means ‘Hey / [Name]! / Calling someone by name / Casual name-calling particle / Term of endearment for children.

조졌다 (jojyeotda) means ‘We’re screwed / I’m done for / It’s over / We’re finished / Oh no / F*cked up’.

주다 / 받다 (juda / bada) means ‘To give / To receive / To get / To accept / To be given

Reply 1988, Hospital Playlist, Business Proposal (oda / gada) means ‘To come / To go / Come here / Go there / Coming / Going’.