Heard a word in a K-drama you didn't understand? Type it in and get the real meaning, cultural context, and exactly how it's used β not just a dictionary definition.
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Type any Korean word, slang, phrase, or expression. Can't type Korean? Romanize it (e.g. "daebak", "aigoo") β we'll understand.
Yes! You can romanize the word (e.g. "daebak" instead of "λλ°"), describe what you heard ("that word that means something like 'amazing'"), or even describe the context ("the word the character says when surprised"). Our AI understands all of these.
Why doesn't Google Translate capture the real meaning?
Google Translate gives literal translations. Korean slang, expressions, and cultural words often have meanings that go far beyond the literal. "λμΉ" literally means "eye measure" but actually describes a sophisticated social skill. "ν" is translated as "resentment" but is actually a profound cultural concept. Our AI explains the real meaning and cultural weight.
What's the difference between formal and casual Korean?
Korean has two major speech levels β formal (μ‘΄λλ§, jondaemal) and casual (λ°λ§, banmal). Slang and expressive words are usually casual speech. In K-dramas, the moment characters switch from formal to casual speech is usually emotionally significant β it signals growing closeness or intimacy.
Are Korean internet slang and K-drama slang different?
Yes β Korean internet slang (γ γ , γ γ , etc.) is text-based and different from spoken K-drama expressions. Our translator handles both β just type what you saw or heard and the AI will explain it appropriately.