Juginda (죽인다): Why Koreans Say “It Kills” When Something Is Absolutely Amazing
죽인다 (juginda) means ‘Killer / Amazing / Awesome / Insane / So good / Mind-blowing / Fire’.
Geojitmal (거짓말): When Koreans Accuse You of Lying (Even When Shocked)
거짓말 (geojitmal) means ‘Lie / No way / You’re lying / I don’t believe it / That can’t be true / Seriously?’.
Wanjeon (완전): The Korean “Totally” That Makes Every Feeling More Intense
완전 (wanjeon) means ‘Totally / Completely / Absolutely / So / Super / Totally awesome’.
Gwiga Yalda (귀가 얇다): The Korean Idiom for Someone Who Believes Everything They Hear
귀가 얇다 (gwiga yalda) means ‘Easily influenced / Gullible / Swayed by others / Easily persuaded / Changes mind quickly’.
Maeumi Ttatteutada (마음이 따뜻하다): The Korean Phrase for a Genuinely Warm-Hearted Person
마음이 따뜻하다 (maeumi ttatteutada) means ‘Warm-hearted / Kind-hearted / Has a warm heart / Compassionate / Genuinely caring’.
Bari Neolda (발이 넓다): The Korean Idiom for Someone Who Seems to Know Absolutely Everyone
발이 넓다 (bari neolda) means ‘Well-connected / Has a wide network / Knows everyone / Has many connections / Socially well-networked’.
Daedanhae (대단해): The Korean “Amazing” For When Something Goes Way Beyond Your Expectations
대단해 (daedanhae) means ‘Amazing / Incredible / Impressive / Remarkable / You’re awesome’.
Jaja (자자): The Casual Korean “Let’s Sleep” K-Dramas Always Use at Night
자자 (jaja) means ‘Let’s sleep / Let’s go to bed / Come on, let’s sleep / Time to sleep’.
