Korean slang, explained in English · 141
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- SACDsacdSuper Audio CDAn abbreviation for a high-quality recording medium developed to reproduce a wider range of sound information than conventional CDs.
- 사친직sachinjikAn employee at the boss’s friend’s firmShort for an employee working at the boss’s friend’s company.
- 새혼saehonA fresh term for remarriageA new way to refer to remarriage.
- 색채점자saekchaejeomjaTactile markings distinguishing colorsA form of braille that uses different raised or recessed shapes for different colors so that visually impaired people can distinguish them.
- 샐러던트saelreodeonteuSomeone who continues studying and developing their skills while working.Someone who continues studying and developing their skills while working.
- 샐러리데이팅saelreorideitingArranging meetings for office workers to find romantic partners.Arranging meetings for office workers to find romantic partners.
- 새내기saenaegiA newcomerSomeone who has just entered a university, workplace, or other organization.
- 생빈saengbinVintage wine made in the year one was born.Vintage wine made in the year one was born.
- 생보사saengbosaLife insurance companyA shortened form of 생명 보험 회사, meaning a life insurance company.
- 생축saengchukA shortened written birthday greeting.A shortened written birthday greeting.
- 생동성saengdongseongAbbreviation for bioequivalenceAn abbreviation of 생물학적 동등성, used when comparing a generic medicine with the original medicine.
- 생얼saengeolA face without makeupA shortened expression for a face without makeup.
- 생강녀saenggangnyeoA woman who is highly capable of supporting and managing her own life.A woman who is highly capable of supporting and managing her own life.
- 생기부saenggibuA shortened name for a student record documenting school life, learning activities, and related information.A shortened name for a student record documenting school life, learning activities, and related information.
- 생계형 아이돌saenggyehyeong aidolAn idol taking varied roles to get byAn idol working under limited conditions who takes on varied roles requested by broadcasts and similar programs.
- 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.
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