Korean abbreviations · 40
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- 종노플예jongnopeullyeA shortened expression of preferring plastic straws over paper straws.A shortened expression of preferring plastic straws over paper straws.
- 종파jongpaShort for a party held after a semester or course ends.Short for a party held after a semester or course ends.
- 종소세jongsoseComprehensive income taxA shortened term for 종합 소득세, meaning comprehensive income tax.
- 종토세jongtoseFormer comprehensive land taxA tax abbreviation of the time for 종합 토지세, meaning comprehensive land tax.
- 존모jonmoSwitching to polite speech in a particular situation when one normally does not use it.Switching to polite speech in a particular situation when one normally does not use it.
- 좋댓구알jotdaetgualAn abbreviation asking video viewers to like, comment, subscribe, and turn on notifications.An abbreviation asking video viewers to like, comment, subscribe, and turn on notifications.
- 좋동jotdongShort for a good younger sibling or younger friend.Short for a good younger sibling or younger friend.
- 주백남jubaeknamAn abbreviation for a man who goes to department stores on weekends.An abbreviation for a man who goes to department stores on weekends.
- 주복비jubokbiHousing brokerage costThe brokerage cost paid to an intermediary in a housing transaction.
- 주담대judamdaeA shortened term for a loan secured by a home.A shortened term for a loan secured by a home.
- 주간아juganaShort for ‘주간아이돌’.Short for ‘주간아이돌’, showcasing idol guests' performances and variety skills.
- 주경야디jugyeongyadiA lifestyle of working by day and keeping up DJ activities at night.A lifestyle of working by day and keeping up DJ activities at night.
- 줌데렐라jumderelraA married woman pursuing her dreamsA Cinderella comparison for a married woman actively pursuing the life she wants.
- 줌마 로코jumma rokoA romantic comedy film or drama centered on a middle-aged woman.A romantic comedy film or drama centered on a middle-aged woman.
- 중대본jungdaebonA shortened name for ‘중앙재난안전대책본부’, the central headquarters for disaster response and safety measures.A shortened name for ‘중앙재난안전대책본부’, the central headquarters for disaster response and safety measures.
- 중딩jungdingA familiar or casual term for a middle-school student.A familiar or casual term for a middle-school student.
- 중도jungdoThe central university libraryA campus abbreviation of 중앙도서관, meaning the central library.
- 중개맨junggaemaenA comedian who provides broadcast commentary.A comedian who provides broadcast commentary.
- 중기청junggicheongThe historical small-business agency nameA shortened name used for the Small and Medium Business Administration.
- 중경외시junggyeongoesiA collective abbreviation for Chung-Ang, Kyung Hee, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, and University of Seoul, used in contexts grouping universities by rank.A collective abbreviation for Chung-Ang, Kyung Hee, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, and University of Seoul, used in contexts grouping universities by rank.
- 중활junghwalOn-site experience at small businessesA shortened term for 중소기업 현장 체험 활동, activities in which university students and others participate.
- 중지정jungjijeongAn abbreviation expressing that what matters is the spirit to keep going without giving up from exhaustion.An abbreviation expressing that what matters is the spirit to keep going without giving up from exhaustion.
- 중꺾그마jungkkeokgeumaAn abbreviation meaning that what matters is continuing what one is doing even after feeling frustrated or losing resolve.An abbreviation meaning that what matters is continuing what one is doing even after feeling frustrated or losing resolve.
- 중꺾허jungkkeokheoAn expression adapting ‘중꺾마’ to emphasize the importance of an upright back.An expression adapting ‘중꺾마’ to emphasize the importance of an upright back.
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