Korean slang profile
나락
narak
A figurative expression comparing a sharp worsening of reputation or circumstances to falling to the bottom.
A figurative expression comparing a sharp worsening of reputation or circumstances to falling to the bottom.
- Expanded form
- Not documented
- Other spellings
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- Earliest source found
- Dec 29, 2023
- Documented trend period
- Not verified
This is the earliest source we have verified, not the date the term was coined.
01Examples, with English translations
- Example by Julimmal
한 번의 실수로 나락 갈까 봐 걱정된대.
They’re worried one mistake could send their reputation crashing down.
02Documented history
- 2023-12-29The 한국경제 source used the expression ‘나락’.[1]
03Origin & word formation
The meaning and usage were checked in the source. The specific process of coining the expression could not be established. Who first used it and when could not be established.
Evidence for the origin explanationLow
Usage was checked in the source, but the specific process of coining the expression and its first use could not be established.
04Sources
Original titles and links are preserved. An English translation does not replace the original source.
- "학폭하면 반드시 나락"…'천안 초교 집단폭행' 결말 나왔다 (한국경제)Published Dec 29, 2023Original source checked Nov 13, 2026