Slang & Reactions

The words Koreans blurt out when something is amazing, awkward or unbelievable.

어떡해What Does "Eottoke" Mean? The Korean "Oh No, What Do I Do?"Eottoke (어떡해) means oh no or what do I do in Korean. Learn when Koreans say it, why it is different from 어떻게 (how), and its cute use for overwhelming feelings.October 27, 2026 · 2 min read
진짜What Does "Jinjja" Mean? Really, Seriously and For Real in KoreanJinjja (진짜) means really, real or seriously in Korean. Learn how to use it as a reaction, as a word for really, and how it differs from jeongmal, with examples.October 27, 2026 · 2 min read
ㅋㅋㅋWhat Does "ㅋㅋㅋ" Mean? How Koreans Laugh in Text Messagesㅋㅋㅋ (kkk) is the Korean way to type LOL. Learn what ㅋㅋ, ㅋㅋㅋㅋ, ㅎㅎ and ㅠㅠ mean in Korean texts, how many ㅋ to use, and other common chat shortcuts.October 27, 2026 · 2 min read
아이고What Does "Aigoo" Mean? Korea's All-Purpose SighAigoo (아이고) is a Korean exclamation like "oh my," "oh dear," or "ugh." Learn the 5 feelings it expresses, from tiredness to affection, with natural example sentences.October 26, 2026 · 2 min read
대박What Does "Daebak" Actually Mean? 5 Ways Koreans Use ItDaebak (대박) means "awesome," "jackpot," or "no way!" in Korean. Learn the 5 ways Koreans really use it, with example sentences and pronunciation.October 26, 2026 · 2 min read