Korean slang, explained in English · 27
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- 다짐어dajimeoExpression accompanying a pledgeAn expression conventionally added when making a pledge.
- 다크 넛지dakeu neotjiSubtly steering consumers toward unwanted or unnecessary purchases.Subtly steering consumers toward unwanted or unnecessary purchases.
- 다큰낙타dakeunnaktaA playful expression of feeling that everything is over during a stock-market downturn.A playful expression of feeling that everything is over during a stock-market downturn.
- 다크샤워dakeusyawoTaking a shower with the lights darkened or dimmed.Taking a shower with the lights darkened or dimmed.
- 다꾸dakkuThe hobby of decorating a planner or diary with stickers, colored pens, and other embellishments.The hobby of decorating a planner or diary with stickers, colored pens, and other embellishments.
- 다큐dakyuDocumentaryA shortened term for 다큐멘터리, meaning documentary.
- 다큐예능dakyuyeneungDocumentary-style entertainmentEntertainment showing participants’ actual activities rather than comic setups or personal tricks.
- 달림방dalrimbangIndoor running spaceAn indoor space equipped specifically for running exercise.
- 달삼쓰뱉dalsamsseubaetA figurative expression for accepting what benefits oneself and turning away from what does not.A figurative expression for accepting what benefits oneself and turning away from what does not.
- 달뜨강daltteugangA shortened title for the drama ‘달이 뜨는 강’.A shortened title for the drama ‘달이 뜨는 강’.
- 다마곳치damagotchiVirtual-pet gameThe name of a game in which players raise a virtual pet.
- 담파라치damparachiReward-seeking cigarette-litter reporterPeople who photograph and report discarded cigarette butts for rewards, or such activity.
- 당천 영화dangcheon yeonghwaA movie widely expected to attract at least ten million viewers.A movie widely expected to attract at least ten million viewers.
- 당근danggeunThe name of a local community service shortened from 당신 근처 (near you). It refers to a platform offering secondhand trading, giveaways, and related services.The name of a local community service shortened from 당신 근처 (near you). It refers to a platform offering secondhand trading, giveaways, and related services.
- 당근책danggeunchaekIncentive through rewardsA metaphor for a strategy giving rewards for good performance or desired behavior.
- 당근이지danggeunijiPlayful “of course”A playful alteration of 당연하지, meaning “of course,” used to agree with someone.
- 당켓dangketA ticket sold at a discount for seats still available on the performance day.A ticket sold at a discount for seats still available on the performance day.
- 당모치dangmochiA witty expression of liking all kinds of fried chicken.A witty expression of liking all kinds of fried chicken.
- 당스dangseuAn obvious pointA word used on PC communication networks to mean something obvious.
- 당떨시dangtteolsiA joking term for snack-craving time, usually in the afternoon.A joking term for snack-craving time, usually in the afternoon.
- 단군 더비dangun deobiA bear-versus-tiger team derbyA game between a team symbolized by a bear and one symbolized by a tiger.
- 단관dangwanGroup viewingA shortened name for group viewing of films, performances, games, or similar events.
- 단짠danjjanA flavor or combination that is both sweet and salty.A flavor or combination that is both sweet and salty.
- 단콘dankonA shortened term for a standalone concert centered on one singer or group.A shortened term for a standalone concert centered on one singer or group.
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