Blog for KWOW #51: Boyfriend, Girlfriend, or just Friends?
***NOTE: Granny Kim has replied to your questions from last week’s contest!*** Do you know what NAMJA, YUHJA, and CHINGOO mean? You don’t? Time for some edutainment. (Note: edutainment = education + entertainment) NAMJA means “man,” but is also used as “boy” and “male.” YUHJA means “woman,” but is also used as “girl” and “female.” … Read more
KWOW #50 blog: You got swag! (GANJI NANDAH!)
Happy 50th KWOW! This week Granny Kim teaches you a lesson on swag: There seems to be a misconception of ganji. Search online for “ganji style” or “ganji fashion” and you’ll see photos of females wearing baggy pants paired with an oversized t-shirt. Ganji is NOT a specific style! Just because you dress up like … Read more
Blog for KWOW #49: I, My, Me, Mine (and other pronouns)
In our latest KWOW episode, we learned some omnipresent Korean words: I, my, me, and mine. Watch the video below if you haven’t already: For more pronouns, read our blog on Korean Pronouns. (coming soon!) Ready or not, it’s time for our weekly KWOW exercises. Test out your new skills by seeing if you can … Read more
Blog for KWOW #48: How to express PAIN in Korean
How do you communicate your physical and emotional pains in Korean? Let KWOW #48 teach you a lesson! :) Think you can recognize APA and APEUDA? Test yourself with these exercises. Answers are located at end of this blog entry. Question #1: When does the 3rd APA appear in 2AM’s “I Made a Mistake”? Question … Read more
Blog for KWOW#47: What’s SUNBAE? HOOBAE? (important Korean honor titles)
In KWOW #47, we’ve learned some important social titles: SUNBAE and HOOBAE. These terms are omnipresent in the academic and Korean entertainment worlds. Check out the latest episode if you haven’t already: Shall we do a quick review? The English translation of sunbae is “senior.” Sunbae is NOT synonymous with elderly people. The term has … Read more
KWOW #46 blog: “BEAT IT!” in Korean (꺼져! Gguh jyuh!)
Can you believe it’s Wednesday again? Hope you’re having a KWOW-licious week so far :) If you haven’t already, cheek out our latest episode: By now you know that GGUH JYUH (꺼져) is the Korean slang word for “Get away!” Other translations include: beat it, get lost, back off, and scram. Gguh jyuh is a … Read more
Blog for KWOW #45: What’s BABO? 바보?
Happy KWOW Wednesday! Check out our latest episode if you haven’t already: BABO (바보) has multiple definitions. Depending on your intention, the term can be neutral or offensive. In neutral tones, babo can mean “fool” and “blockhead.” Offensive versions of babo include “stupid.” Babo can also refer to a mentally handicapped person. You’ll hear various … Read more
KWOW #44 blog: What is MOLLA? (Learn a Common K-POP word!)
Have you watched our latest KWOW episode yet? MOLLA (몰라) means “I don’t know.” This is informal so use this version towards friends and those younger than you. When speaking to the elders, always remember to add a “yo” at the end of “molla.” Mollayo. Time to develop your ear to hear MOLLA in songs … Read more
Blog for KWOW #43: How to say Crazy in Korean (learn a common K-pop word!)
Do you know how to say “crazy” in Korean? No? Then it is time for you to see KWOW #43! If you already know, you’re still invited to watch the episode! See video below :) Micheossuh (미쳤어) means “crazy.” The unconjugated version of this verb is michida (미치다), which means “to go crazy” or “to … Read more
Blog for KWOW #42: What is AJOOMA and AJUSSHI?
This week’s episode on KWOW featured two very common words in Korean dramas: AJOOMA and AJUSSHI. If you haven’t seen it yet, watcha waiting for? Watch the video above :) When I visited Seoul, I saw a woman walking on the street who lives up to the Ajooma Standard. Short permed hair? Check. Mismatching patterned … Read more
