Korean abbreviations · 50
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- MP3mp3Compressed-audio method and file formatAn abbreviation referring to an audio coding method that compresses sound for storage, and to music files made using that method.
- MRMRAn abbreviation for mixed reality, technology where real and virtual objects appear together and interact.An abbreviation for mixed reality, technology where real and virtual objects appear together and interact.
- mRNAmRNAA life-sciences abbreviation for messenger RNA, also called ‘전령 RNA’ or ‘메신저리보핵산’ in Korean.A life-sciences abbreviation for messenger RNA, also called ‘전령 RNA’ or ‘메신저리보핵산’ in Korean.
- MS-DOSms-dosMicrosoft command-based operating systemMicrosoft’s disk operating system, operated by entering commands.
- MS-WINDOWSms-windowsMicrosoft graphical window environmentThe name of Microsoft’s window environment, operating a computer through graphical windows, menus, and dialog boxes.
- MSFmsfDoctors Without BordersA Roman-letter abbreviation for 국경없는 의사회 (Doctors Without Borders) used in the article of the time.
- 무도mudoShort for ‘무한도전’.Short for MBC's ‘무한도전’, a variety show featuring challenges and skits.
- 무공해mugonghaeAn expression meaning one will empathize with the other person rather than offer solutions.An expression meaning one will empathize with the other person rather than offer solutions.
- 먹방mukbangAn eating broadcastA broadcast or video showing someone eating food.
- 물화생지mulhwasaengjiA collective abbreviation for physics, chemistry, life sciences, and earth science.A collective abbreviation for physics, chemistry, life sciences, and earth science.
- 물냉mulnaengShortened name for chilled-broth naengmyeonA shortened name for naengmyeon served in chilled broth.
- 물뺑mulppaengShort for damaging someone else’s property with a vehicle and leaving without notifying them.Short for damaging someone else’s property with a vehicle and leaving without notifying them.
- 물류mulryuPhysical distributionA shortened form of 물적 유통, or physical distribution.
- 무물mumulAsk me anythingA question-and-answer session, including posts or sessions on Instagram or YouTube where an account owner takes and answers questions.
- 뭉뜬mungtteunShort for ‘뭉쳐야 뜬다’.Short for JTBC's ‘뭉쳐야 뜬다’, a variety show where guests take package tours.
- 문남munnamShort for ‘문제적 남자’.Short for ‘문제적 남자’, a variety show testing guests' thinking through puzzles.
- 문상munsangA cultural gift certificateShort for 문화상품권. This usage is separate from 문상 meaning a condolence visit.
- 문센munsenA shortened name for a cultural center.A shortened name for a cultural center.
- 무피mupiA situation where an apartment presale right or similar asset has no premium and is priced at the original sale price.A situation where an apartment presale right or similar asset has no premium and is priced at the original sale price.
- 무탠다드mutaendadeuA shortened name for the clothing brand Musinsa Standard.A shortened name for the clothing brand Musinsa Standard.
- 며든myeodeunA reaction expressing unexpected reassurance and satisfaction with a situation or appearance.A reaction expressing unexpected reassurance and satisfaction with a situation or appearance.
- 명태족myeongtaejokPeople taking voluntary early retirementA term formerly used for people who took voluntary early retirement.
- 명퇴myeongtoeHonorary retirementA shortened form of 명예퇴직, or honorary retirement.
- 면까몰myeonkkamolAn expression saying an interview’s outcome is unknowable before experiencing it or checking the result.An expression saying an interview’s outcome is unknowable before experiencing it or checking the result.
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