Ibi Mugeopda (입이 무겁다): 12 Ways Koreans Use It in Real Life
The phrase 입이 무겁다 (ibi mugeopda) means “to keep secrets well” and signifies trustworthiness in Korean culture.
Yo (요): 12 Ways Koreans Use It in Real Life
~요 (yo) means ‘Polite ending / Respectful speech marker / Formal tone / Polite form’.
Jom (좀): 12 Ways Koreans Use It in Real Life
좀 (jom) means ‘A little / Some / Please (softener) / A bit / Could you (polite softener)’.
Jeogiyo (저기요): 12 Ways Koreans Use It in Real Life
저기요 (jeogiyo) means ‘Excuse me / Um / Hello / Pardon me / May I get your attention’.
Seollae (설레): 12 Ways Koreans Use It in Real Life
설레 (seollae) means ‘Flutter / Heart fluttering / Excited anticipation / Butterflies / Thrilled / Nervous excitement’.
Bureowo (부러워): 12 Ways Koreans Use It in Real Life
부러워 (bureowo) means ‘Envious / Jealous / I envy you / Wish I had that / So lucky’.
Mwo Hae (뭐 해): 12 Ways Koreans Use It in Real Life
뭐 해 (mwo hae) means ‘What are you doing? / What’s up? / I miss you (romantic) / What are you doing?! (angry) / Whatcha doing?’.
Jjajeungna (짜증나): 12 Ways Koreans Use It in Real Life
짜증나 (jjajeungna) means ‘Annoying / Irritating / I’m annoyed / This is frustrating / Getting on my nerves’.
