Lesson 21 : 20 Korean Words And Phrases That Every K-Drama Fan Should Know

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If you're an avid K-drama watcher (or K-popper), you have most likely picked up on a lot of Korean words and lingo, and can maybe even carry a conversation or two. The best part about K-dramas is that there are a lot of words that are repetitive, especially when dealing with the theme of love.

Here are just 20 Korean phrases and words that any K-drama fan should know! Sooner or later, you might not even need any subtitles. Wouldn't that be grand?!


1. Unni/Oppa/Noona/Hyung

Unni / 언니: what a female calls an older female
Oppa /오빠: what a female calls an older male
Noona / 누나: what a male calls an older female
Hyung / 형: what a male calls an older male

Unni  / 언니: what a female calls an older femaleOppa /오빠: what a female calls an older maleNoona / 누나: what a male calls an older femaleHyung / 형: what a male calls an older male

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You may or may not be blood-related to address someone using these terms. These words are often used to show closeness and are also considered endearing.


2. Ga-ji-ma

Ga-ji-ma / 가지마: don't go



3. Sa-rang-hae

Sa-rang-hae / 사랑해: I love you

Sa-rang-hae / 사랑해: I love you

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4. Yak-sohk-hae

Yak-sohk-hae / 약속해: Promise me

Yak-sohk-hae / 약속해: Promise me

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