You say BFF in Korean as 베프 (bepeu), a short slang term from English "best friend," or 찐친 (jjinchin), meaning "real friend," and also 절친 (jeolchin), for a very close friend.
It can be either, depending on the language and context: "Gaja" (가자) is the common Korean informal word for "Let's go," though pronounced closer to "Kaja" by many, while "Kaja" is used in some Slavic languages (like Slovenian) as a name or for "effort/work," and the Italian wine brand Gaja is pronounced "Gah-yah," not "Gaja," notes a YouTube video.
The Korean word gganbu (??) means "close companions" or "old and close friends". It can also mean "partner". In the Netflix series Squid Game, an old man tells the lead character, Gi Hun, “We are gganbu”.
This beautiful Korean word “yeobo” (여보) is more than just a phrase – it's a term of endearment that literally means “look here” but is used affectionately between married couples, similar to “honey” or “darling.”
While both are terms of endearment used between couples, 여보 (yeobo) is specifically used between married couples, similar to "honey" or "darling." Meanwhile, 자기 (jagi) is more versatile and can be used between dating couples or married partners, similar to "baby" or "sweetie" in English.
Korean Words of Endearment
The most common Korean slang for "WTF" includes 헐 (Heol) for shock/disbelief, 뭐야? (Mwoya?) meaning "What is this?", and for stronger vulgarity, the abbreviation ㅅㅂ (S-B) for 씨발 (Ssi-bal), similar to the English f-word.
The word for "friend" in Korean is 친구 (chingu). You will hear this word a lot when you are in South Korea. You might have also heard it a lot in Korean dramas or Korean movies. You can also watch Chingu (Korean movie) to help you learn more about this word.
The name Suk has its origins in the Korean language. It derives its meaning from two words: stone and strong.
Chummy Best Friend Nicknames
뭐야 (mwoya) means “What is it?” or “What the...?” in casual Korean. It is the informal version of 뭐예요 (mwoyeyo).
Aja! Aja! ' Aja' means 'keep it up' in Korean.
고마워 (gomawo)🇰🇷❤️ In Korean, “thank you” is formally said as “gamsahamnida.” But when you have a close relationship, like among friends or family, you can say “gomawo”! That's how I feel about you, friends of @frisk.together !
Yah or 야 is Korean for “hey”. It is also used when you are calling someone who you are close with and who is younger than you, you might use 야. If they are younger than you/very close to you and their name ends in a vowel, you would use 야.
This word means “real” and if you read it in Korean, you can see that it is actually the phonetic pronunciation of the same word in English! Use it in place of intensifiers like 진짜 (jinjja | really) and sound cool in the process!
/sonyeon/ boy. countable noun. A boy is a child who will grow up to be a man.
/namja chingu/ boyfriend. countable noun. Someone's boyfriend is a man or boy with whom they are having a romantic or sexual relationship.
씨발 (Ssi-bal)
Meaning: Essentially, the Korean equivalent of the F-bomb in English, used to express anger, frustration, or surprise. When to Use: If you're with very close friends who are already using this word casually, and only if you're absolutely sure it's appropriate.
What is "Otoke"? Otoke is the pronunciation of "how" in Korean, 어떻게 (eotteoke). Above, we have described how 어떻게 (eotteoke), one of the six ways to say "how" in Korean, can be used, as well as why it's the one you're most likely to already know.
“Oppa” (오빠) literally translates to “older brother” in Korean. It's a term younger females use to address older males, such as older brothers, cousins, or male friends. In Korean culture, calling someone “oppa” suggests a close bond and trust.
According to the Encyclopedia of Korean Culture, “oppa” is a kinship term used by women for an older brother born to the same parents or an older male relative in the same generation. Originally limited to family ties, it has since broadened to refer to male friends or romantic partners.
1. Saranghae. You've probably already heard this expression in some K-dramas or K-pop songs. “Saranghae” (사랑해) means “I love you”. You can also find it in its more formal form “saranghaeyo” (사랑해요), but it's not used as often since you usually drop the formalities when talking to your loved one.
the korean word “yeobo”(여보) is used to call the spouse. The korean word “Jagiya”(자기야) is used to call the lover. One is cringey and the other one isn't. 'Yeobo' (여보) is just a common pronoun (or word) for one's husband.