Zzan / 짠 The least formal of the phrases, Zzan is the onomatopoeia for the sound of glasses clinking together. This informal cheer is used only in casual surroundings with small groups.
In Korean, 'ZZAN' is the crisp sound that shot glasses make when two raised ice cold glasses connect in merriment. Now when young at heart Koreans raise their glasses and say 'Zzan!' , it means 'Cheers!'
To use the “Korean cheers,” raise your glass in the air, say 건배 (geonbae), and clink your glass with your friend's glass. The word implies that you should then drink the whole of your drink, but this is not actually necessary.
In Korea, however, it is customary to always pour and receive drinks with both hands or at least have both hands touching the glass as a sign of respect, especially if the person pouring your drink is an elder. Out of respect for an elder, Koreans usually turn their face away and cover their mouth while drinking.
Basic Drinking Rules in South Korea
If you are receiving alcohol, you should also hold your glass with both hands. Although this is not always enforced, it is considered polite to turn your face slightly away from others when you are drinking. Cover your mouth with your hands. In other words, don't make eye contact!
If you feel confident in your Korean, you can say 'jal meokkessumnida' (잘 먹겠습니다 ) before the meal — similar to the Japanese itadakimasu, it roughly translates to 'I will eat well'. After the meal, you can say 'jal meogeosseumnida' (잘 먹었습니다) to signal that you have indeed eaten well and are happy.
Etymology. Sino-Korean word from 후계(後繼) (hugye, “succession”) + 者 (“person”).
Dangun or Tangun (단군; 檀君; [tan.ɡun]), also known as Dangun Wanggeom (단군왕검; 檀君王儉; [tan.ɡun waŋ.ɡʌm]), was the legendary founder and god-king of Gojoseon, the first Korean kingdom, around present-day Liaoning province in Northeast China and the northern part of the Korean Peninsula.
Konglish, also known as Korean-style English (한국어식 영어), is a word that comes from the union of two terms: Korean + English, and is used to define all those words from the English language that Koreans have adapted and adopted as their own through hangul.
하지마 \\ Hajima means "Stop it."
Previous studies have shown that Korean speakers produce more frequent hisses when addressing status superiors. This suggests a politeness-related function, particularly given the importance of marking social distance toward elders and superiors in Korean culture.
The word most often used for “crazy “in Korean is 미쳤어 (michyeosseo). It stems from the verb 미치다 (michida), which in this context translates to “go crazy.” It can also mean “be out of one's mind” or simply “go mad.” It's used in the past tense.
You can use 아니요 (aniyo) in both formal and standard Korean. This is the most basic form of saying “no” and can be used by itself. Some alternate spellings that you might see are 아니오 (anio) and 아뇨 (anyo). These mean the same thing, but the correct spelling is 아니요 (a-ni-yo).
There are several ways to express “shut up” in Korean, but this is the primary way to say it is 입 닥쳐 (ip dakchyeo). This is a very informal expression and is a very straightforward way to tell someone to shut up.
Since ancient times, Koreans have only used natural, harsh-free ingredients for their skincare routines: green tea, “snail slime”, bamboo extracts, propolis, and honey are just some examples of the elements they used and have passed through generations.
The legal drinking age in Korea is 19 years of age. Although it is legal to drink alcohol in public, disorderly conduct under the influence of alcohol can result in hefty fines and a visit to the police station.
Objective: In South Korea, individuals are legally allowed access to alcohol from January 1st of the year they turn 19. This study examined the effects of the legal drinking age laws in South Korea on alcohol consumption.