Being Konverted: Glossary [English to Korean]

This glossary is listed in English alphabetical order. To find a specific word, locate the English translation via the English Alphabet, then read the Korean word it corresponds to.

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A

한

"A" or "An."

B

Best

최고

A term meaning "the top" or "the best."

Blood, Sweat, and Tears

피 땀 눈물

A phrase translating to "Blood, Sweat, and Tears." Also the name of a song by the boy group 방탄소년단.

Brother (Older)

오빠

A term used by females to refer to older males. It means "big brother," and is usually only used with males a few years older than the speaker. It can be used with actually siblings, or with close friends or boyfriends. It is often used by female k-pop fans to refer to male group members that are older than themselves.

BTS

방탄소년단

The name of a Korean boy group. The name translates to "Bulletproof Boyscouts," though the group is also often called Bulletproof Boys, Bangtan Boys, or just Bangtan.

Burning Up

불타오르네

A Korean phrase meaning "It's on fire," or "Burning up." It is the name of a song by 방탄소년단.

C

Chinese Characters

한자

The Korean word for Chinese characters used to write in Korean.

Cuteness

애교

A term meaning "attractiveness" or "charm." It refers to cutesy behaviors, usually by females. It has become popular for both male and female k-pop idols to show 애교 for their fans.

F

"Fighting!"

화이팅

An exclamation used as words of encouragement. Comes from the English word "Fighting," even though it is pronounced slightly differently.

H

Horse

한마

An unruly horse.

I

"In the Mood for Love"

화양연화

A phrase meaning "In the mood for love." It is the name of an album series by 방탄소년단 and is sometimes also translated as "The Most Beautiful Moment in Life."

J

"Jackpot!"

대박

A term translating to "jackpot," it is an exclamation used to mean something is awesome or surprising. I can be used to mean something is positive or negative, much like "I can't believe it."

K

Korea

한국

The Korean word for "Korea."

"Korea, Fighting!"

한국 화이팅

A phrase which translates to "Korea, fighting!"

Korean Alphabet

한글

The name of the Korean alphabet.

Korean Beef

한우

Korean beef.

Korean Food

한식

Korean food or cuisine.

O

One

하나

One (1). Refers to a number of objects or age.

P

"Proper Sounds for the Education of the People"

훈민정음

"The proper sounds for the education of the people." The original name for 한글.

R

Real Man

상남자

A Korean term translating to "real man," it refers to a man who is masculine, manly, and in romantic contexts usually refers to a 'bad boy' or aggressive type. It is the name of a song by 방탄소년단.