There are many chat applications used in Korea, including Messenger, Line, and WhatsApp. Among them, the most commonly used chat application is KakaoTalk. If you have stayed in Korea, you will know that everyone uses this app. When using KakaoTalk, most people use acronyms in the messages to save time. Today, we will look at acronyms that are used among Korean locals.
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Summary of commonly used Korean acronyms
Korean Acronyms | Korean Meaning | English Meaning |
ㄱㄱ | 고고 | Go go |
ㄱㄱㅆ | 고고씽 | Let's go |
ㄱㄷ | 기달 | Wait |
ㄲㅈ | 꺼져 | Go away |
ㄱㅅ | 감사 | Thank you |
ㄴㄴ | 노노 | No |
ㄷㄹ | 들림 | I hear you |
ㄷㄷ | 덜덜 | Shocking |
ㄷㅊ | 닥쳐 | Shut up |
Korean Acronyms | Korean Meaning | English Meaning |
ㄹㄷ | 레디 | Ready |
ㅁㄹ | 몰라 | I don't know |
ㅂㅂ | 바이바이 | Bye-bye |
ㅅㄱ | 수고 | Take it easy |
ㅇ? | 왜? | Why? |
ㅇㄷ | 어디 | Where |
ㅇㅇ | 응 | Yes |
ㅇㅋ | 오케이 | Ok |
Korean Acronyms | Korean Meaning | English Meaning |
ㅈㅅ | 죄송 | Sorry |
ㅊㅋ | 추카 | Congratulations |
ㅋㅋ | 크크 | LOL |
ㅍㅎㅎ | 푸하하 | LMAO |
ㅎㄹ | 헐 | OMG |
ㅎㅇ | 하이 | Hi |
ㅎㅎ | 하하,히히 | Haha |
For those who are just beginning to learn Korean, should wait a little longer to use these acronyms as you might make incorrect acronyms. It could have different meanings according to the situations, and you might make a mistake and send a wrong message to the opposition. It would be better to use emojis if you are new in Korean. Hopefully, this information was useful.
Note: These acronyms are appropriate among friends. Be cautious when using to adults.
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