Glossary [Romanized]

This glossary is listed in Hangul alphabetical order. To find a specific word, locate the first constant and the vowel in order. The order is as follows: 

(consonants) G, KK, N, D, TT, R, M, B, PP, S, SS, -NG, J, JJ, CH, K, T, P, H

(vowel) A, AE, YA, YAE, EO, E, YEO, YE, O, WA (OA), WAE (OAE),  OE (OI), YO, U, WO (UEO), WE (UE), WI (UI), YU, EU, UI (EUI), I
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DAE

Daebag (Daebak)

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."

Daehanmingug (Daehanminguk)

The name of the Republic of Korea.

BANG

Bangtansonyeondan

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

BUR

Burtaoreune (Bultaoreune)

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

SANG

Sangnamja

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 Bangtansonyeondan.

AE

Aegyo

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 aegyo for their fans.

O

Oppa

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.

CHOE

Choego (Chego)

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

PI

Pi, Ttam, Nunmul

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

HA

Hana

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

HAN

Han

"A" or "An."

Hanma

An unruly horse.

Hansig (Hansik)

Korean food or cuisine.

Hana

Refinement.

Hanu (Hanwoo, Hanoo)

Korean beef.

Hangug (Hanguk)

The Korean word for "Korea."

Hangug Hwaiting (Hanguk Hwaiting)

A phrase which translates to "Korea, fighting!"

Hangur (Hangul)

The name of the Korean alphabet.

Hanja

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

HWA

Hwayangyeonhwa

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

Hwaiting

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

HUN

Hunminjeongeum

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