Korean slang, explained in English · 41
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- EPSEPSAn abbreviation for earnings per share: a company’s net income divided by its number of shares.An abbreviation for earnings per share: a company’s net income divided by its number of shares.
- EQeqEmotional quotientAn abbreviation for emotional quotient, referring to the ability to regulate one’s emotions and maintain good relationships.
- ERMermEuropean exchange-rate mechanismA Roman-letter abbreviation for 유럽환율조정장치 (European exchange-rate mechanism) used in the article of the time.
- ESDESDAn abbreviation for services or networks distributing software such as games electronically.An abbreviation for services or networks distributing software such as games electronically.
- 에스엠에스eseuemeseuShort text message serviceAn abbreviation for a service sending short text information written on a computer or mobile phone to another mobile phone.
- 에스컬레이터족eseukeolreiteojokStudents repeatedly transferring upwardStudents who repeatedly transfer to try to attend a better school.
- 에스코eseukoEnergy-saving investment companyAn abbreviation for a company investing in energy-saving facilities first and recovering investment costs and profit from the reduced energy costs.
- 에스오eseuoCable-broadcasting system operatorAn English abbreviation for a cable-broadcasting operator.
- ESGESGAn abbreviation for environmental, social, and governance factors, used for sustainability considerations beyond financial results in management and investment.An abbreviation for environmental, social, and governance factors, used for sustainability considerations beyond financial results in management and investment.
- ESI(경제전략연구소)Economic Strategy InstituteA Roman-letter abbreviation for 경제전략연구소 (Economic Strategy Institute).
- ESI(환경 지속 지수)Environmental sustainability indexAn English abbreviation used in the source for an environmental sustainability index related to the environment’s sustainability.
- 에소바esobaA coffee space where espresso is mainly enjoyed quickly while standing.A coffee space where espresso is mainly enjoyed quickly while standing.
- ESSDessdEnvironmentally sound sustainable developmentAn abbreviation for sustainable development that meets present needs without harming resources for future generations.
- ETFETFAn exchange-traded fund designed to deliver returns linked to the price movements of a specific index or asset.An exchange-traded fund designed to deliver returns linked to the price movements of a specific index or asset.
- 엣지있다etjiitdaDistinctive and striking in styleTo have a distinctive, striking style in fashion, makeup, or similar areas.
- ETNETNAn exchange-traded note designed to link returns to the movements of an underlying index.An exchange-traded note designed to link returns to the movements of an underlying index.
- ETRIetriKorean electronics and telecommunications instituteA Roman-letter abbreviation for 한국전자통신연구원 (Korea Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute) used in the article of the time.
- EUeuEuropean UnionA Roman-letter abbreviation for 유럽연합 (European Union).
- 을을하다euleulhadaA wordplay on 갑갑하다, “frustrated,” and the 갑–을 power relationship, expressing frustration when things cannot go as one wishes.A wordplay on 갑갑하다, “frustrated,” and the 갑–을 power relationship, expressing frustration when things cannot go as one wishes.
- 음방eumbangA shortened name for a music program presenting singers’ songs and performances.A shortened name for a music program presenting singers’ songs and performances.
- 음중eumjungA shortened name for MBC’s music program ‘쇼! 음악중심’.A shortened name for MBC’s music program ‘쇼! 음악중심’.
- 은감원eungamwonFormer bank supervisory agencyA shortened name used at the time for 은행감독원, the bank supervisory agency.
- 은근카리스마eungeunkariseumaQuiet charismaA quietly expressed appeal that earns people’s trust and following without outward forcefulness.
- 응팔eungpalShort for ‘응답하라 1988’.Short for tvN's ‘응답하라 1988’, a drama about neighbors and families.
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