Korean abbreviations · 65
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- 생흡saengheupA game function that restores health through effects such as attacks.A game function that restores health through effects such as attacks.
- 생활툰saenghwaltunA webtoon based on small experiences from everyday life.A webtoon based on small experiences from everyday life.
- 생정saengjeongUseful information or tips for everyday life.Useful information or tips for everyday life.
- 생카saengkaA shortened name for an event held in a rented cafe or similar venue to celebrate a favorite person’s birthday, or for the space hosting it.A shortened name for an event held in a rented cafe or similar venue to celebrate a favorite person’s birthday, or for the space hosting it.
- 생맥saengmaekShort for draft beer. The source article also explains its customary use for beer poured from kegs in bars.Short for draft beer. The source article also explains its customary use for beer poured from kegs in bars.
- 생파saengpaA birthday partyAn abbreviation of 생일 파티, meaning a birthday party.
- 생선saengseonA birthday presentAn abbreviation of 생일 선물, meaning a birthday present. This use does not mean “fish.”
- 생스saengseuA study group in which job seekers with the same goal share daily living and study routines.A study group in which job seekers with the same goal share daily living and study routines.
- 생숙saengsukA shortened term for 생활형숙박시설, accommodation facilities with living amenities.A shortened term for 생활형숙박시설, accommodation facilities with living amenities.
- 생윤saengyunA shortened name for the high-school subject ‘생활과 윤리’ (Life and Ethics).A shortened name for the high-school subject ‘생활과 윤리’ (Life and Ethics).
- 새터saeteoA shortened name for the 새내기 새로배움터 event helping new university students adjust and get acquainted.A shortened name for the 새내기 새로배움터 event helping new university students adjust and get acquainted.
- 사개위sagaewiJudicial Reform CommitteeShort for the Judicial Reform Committee.
- 사기팅sagitingMeeting under false personal detailsA term of the time for a matchmaking meeting in which someone falsifies personal information such as age.
- 사이saiCyworld, shortenedA shortened name for the internet service Cyworld.
- 사이버팸saibeopaemA virtual online familyA virtual family relationship formed online.
- 사이처saicheoAn online learning-site teacherA teacher who checks students’ learning progress and content on an online learning site.
- 사이홀릭saiholrikAbsorption in a Cyworld homepageBeing so absorbed in running a Cyworld mini homepage that one cannot stop even briefly.
- 삼현에엘samhyeoneelAn abbreviation collectively referring to Samsung, Hyundai Motor, SK, and LG.An abbreviation collectively referring to Samsung, Hyundai Motor, SK, and LG.
- 삼일절samiljeolWordplay about employment anxiety at 31Wordplay abbreviating “at 31, the path to employment is blocked, bringing despair,” used to portray employment difficulties. This differs from the national holiday 삼일절.
- 산도녀sandonyeoAn urban woman who likes mountains and hiking.An urban woman who likes mountains and hiking.
- 상플sangpeulThe show 상상플러스, shortenedA shortened name for KBS’s entertainment show 상상플러스.
- 상테크sangtekeuAn approach seeking profit by buying discounted gift certificates and using point conversions, card-spending benefits, or similar features.An approach seeking profit by buying discounted gift certificates and using point conversions, card-spending benefits, or similar features.
- 사녹sanokA shortened name for recording in advance of a broadcast. In idol fandoms, it refers to recording performances ahead of music shows and similar programs.A shortened name for recording in advance of a broadcast. In idol fandoms, it refers to recording performances ahead of music shows and similar programs.
- 산스장sanseujangAn outdoor workout area with exercise machines on a mountain or in a park around one.An outdoor workout area with exercise machines on a mountain or in a park around one.
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