What is Ajumma English?

Ajumma (Korean: 아줌마), sometimes spelled ajoomma, is a Korean word for a married, or middle-aged woman. It comes from the Korean word Ajumeoni (Korean: 아주머니). Although it is sometimes translated "aunt", it does not actually refer to a close family relationship.
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Is ajumma an insult?

When kids say ajumma, it's socially acceptable and not insulting. But, it can be an insult if adults refer someone directly that way. Especially, calling a single youngish woman ajumma is very offensive and rude. You can call them ajumma only if you want to pick a fight.
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What is Ahjumma and Ahjussi?

As we learned in KWOW #42, ajooma is used towards middle-aged women. Ajusshi is the term for middle-aged males. For those who love Lee Minho, this is for you.
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What are Korean grandmas called?

Korea: Halmoni is commonly used, although it can be spelled as Halmeoni or shorted to Halmi. Poland: Babcia, Babciu, Babunia, Babula, and Babusia are all variations of Polish names for grandmother.
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What age is an ajumma?

What is an ajumma really? In Korea by definition, in the broadest sense, it's a middle-aged, married woman, up to 60 years old.
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How do you dress like an ajumma?

Nobody looks more like a professional hiker than a Korean ajumma. This is the go-to outfit for ajummas to pack when they go on vacation. Speaking of colors, ajummas tend to favor bright colors somewhere in the wardrobe, usually in their floral-patterned shirt or vest.
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What does Sunbae mean?

Sunbae definition

An older or more experienced idol , viewed as a veteran , mentor , or predecessor . noun. 4. 2. An upperclassman or senior .
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What is Yobo in Korean?

You might have also come across the term “yobo.” Sometimes, 여보 (yeobo) is romanized as yobo. However, don't be confused. Both of them mean “honey” in Korean.
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What is hajima in Korean?

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HAJIMA (하지마) means don't do, don't, or stop it, depending on the context. Whenever you hear JIMA (지마), it indicates a "don't." It is placed after a verb to make it negative.
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What noona means Korean?

누나 (nuna; noona) Literal meaning: “older sister” Is also used to call: A female friend or a female sibling who's older than you (as a male) Used by: A younger male to call an older female or sibling. Example: 수지누나 (Sooji noona/nuna)
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What do Korean call their mother?

The Korean word for "mother" is "eomeoni" (어머니). The familiar word for "mother" (something like "mom" or "mommy") is "Umma" (엄마). Read on for pronunciations and context!
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What is Samonim in Korean?

/samonim/ lady. vocative noun. "Lady" is sometimes used by men as a form of address when they are talking to a woman that they do not know, especially in stores and on the street.
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What is Kajima?

지마 (jima) = “don't” = “Don't go.” Please, GD, kajima! These phrases are commonly used in dramas where someone orders someone else not to do something or to go somewhere.
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What is Seonsaengnim?

선생님 • (seonsaengnim) (counter 분, hanja 先生님) (honorific) teacher. sir, mister, Ms (polite term of address for an elder male or female)
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What does Mianhae mean?

미안해, mianhae: “Sorry” in casual speech. 미안, mian: “Sorry” in as casual as it gets.
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How do you say cute in Korean?

“Cute” in Korean is 귀엽다 (gwiyeopda). That's its dictionary form, so it actually means “to be cute.” 귀엽다 (gwiyeopda) is perfectly fine to say to yourself, or in exclamation about something cute you see — like a cute puppy!
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What does ANYO mean in Korean?

2. 아니오 (anio) This is the old style of saying “no,” often used in traditional Korean dramas. It's part of an older style of speaking.
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What is Dongsaeng?

If you're referring to someone younger than you, the other person is your 동생 (dongsaeng). This term means both younger sister and little brother. However, if you want to put more emphasis on the gender of the 동생 (dongsaeng) you are talking about, you can add 여 (yeo) for girls and 남 (nam) for boys.
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What is Aigoo English?

Aigoo / 아이구: Geez, oh no, oops. Can be used in many different contexts, but usually it's used to show frustration.
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What is Maknae in Korean?

Golden Maknae nods to the Korean word “maknae,” which refers to the youngest person of a group. Given that Jungkook is the youngest BTS member, he's the maknae.
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What does Ahjussi means in Korea?

The term 'ahjussi' is normally used for older men who you don't properly know. It's almost like the equivalent of calling a stranger 'sir' or 'mister', except it's more age-specific. This is why the idea of a significantly younger woman and an older man is so contentious – because the age gap is simply too large.
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How do you say hi in Korean?

안녕 (Annyeong) – “Hi”
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How do you say boss in Korean?

사장님 (sa-jang-nim) is boss in Korean and is how you should refer to the person you are working for.
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