Korean abbreviations · 52
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- 내또출naettochulAn expression meaning one has to go to work again the next day.An expression meaning one has to go to work again the next day.
- NAFTAnaftaNorth American Free Trade AgreementA Roman-letter abbreviation for 북미자유무역협정 (North American Free Trade Agreement) used in the article of the time.
- 나가수nagasuAn abbreviation for the music competition program 나는 가수다.An abbreviation for the music competition program 나는 가수다.
- 나같경nagatgyeongAn abbreviation of 나 같은 경우, ‘in my case,’ used when discussing your own situation or perspective.An abbreviation of 나 같은 경우, ‘in my case,’ used when discussing your own situation or perspective.
- 나공nagongA social-media expression for making posts and similar content visible only to oneself.A social-media expression for making posts and similar content visible only to oneself.
- 나혼산nahonsanA shortened name for the variety program ‘나 혼자 산다’.A shortened name for the variety program ‘나 혼자 산다’.
- 나이스naiseuOnline education-administration systemAn abbreviation for a computerized education-administration system linking schools, education offices, and related institutions online to share information.
- 낚방nakbangA shortened term for a fishing broadcast.A shortened term for a fishing broadcast.
- 낙바생nakbasaengSoon-to-graduate students struggling to find workAn expression comparing the difficulty faced by soon-to-graduate jobseekers to a camel passing through the eye of a needle.
- 남아공namagongAn abbreviation of ‘남아서 공부나 해’ (stay behind and study), a neologism usage distinct from the country name.An abbreviation of ‘남아서 공부나 해’ (stay behind and study), a neologism usage distinct from the country name.
- 남친namchinA shortened term for a boyfriend as a romantic partner.A shortened term for a boyfriend as a romantic partner.
- 남친짤namchinjjalA natural-looking photo of a male celebrity that resembles a photo of one’s boyfriend.A natural-looking photo of a male celebrity that resembles a photo of one’s boyfriend.
- 남주namjuShort for a male protagonist in a film, drama, novel, or similar work.Short for a male protagonist in a film, drama, novel, or similar work.
- 남카namkaMasculine charismaAn expression combining a masculine impression with charisma.
- 남사친namsachinA male friend, distinguished from a romantic partner.A male friend, distinguished from a romantic partner.
- 남사직namsajikA familiar abbreviation for a male employee, mainly in discussions of workplace relationships.A familiar abbreviation for a male employee, mainly in discussions of workplace relationships.
- 남소namsoA short term for introducing or being introduced to a man as a potential romantic partner.A short term for introducing or being introduced to a man as a potential romantic partner.
- 나노봇nanobotNanobotA very small robot combining nanotechnology and robotics.
- 나노팹nanopaepNanotechnology fabrication or facilityProducing actual products or devices using nanotechnology, or a facility doing so.
- 나노테크nanotekeuNanotechnologyShort for nanotechnology.
- 난테크nantekeuGrowing and selling orchids for profitGrowing and selling orchids for economic gain.
- 나오미족naomijokMarried women in their 30s and 40s who maintain youthful tastes and lifestyles on a stable financial foundation.Married women in their 30s and 40s who maintain youthful tastes and lifestyles on a stable financial foundation.
- 나포napoPlanning without taking actionAn English abbreviation critically describing making plans without acting on them.
- 납스틱napseutikLead-containing lipstickA figurative name for lipstick containing lead.
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