-I decided to gather a list of trendy vocabulary and phrases used in Korea today. These words and sayings are popular among teens and young adults so I thought it would be helpful to learn these new trends to keep up with what’s current in South Korea.
-Some examples of these trendy vocabulary words consist of words that are abbreviated. In America, there are a lot of abbreviations but those are only used in writing or texting, not in personal conversations. In Korea, these abbreviated words are used in writing, texting, and speaking. For instance, the Korean word for “part-time job” is 아르바이트 (pronounced ah-reuh-bah-eeh-teuh) but it is abbreviated to 알바 (alh-bah). Basically, barely anyone uses the full word. Often times, when I use full words that are usually abbreviated, people correct me with the abbreviated word. Learning these words will definitely prevent any breaks or pauses during conversations in Korean.
-I want to utilize what I’ve learned in texting my parents and friends that I made when I studied abroad in South Korea. There are so many of these trendy words that I will be able to learn a new phrase or vocabulary every day. I will always be on the lookout for these new words.
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