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The Oxford English Dictionary added 26 new words of Korean origin.
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Korean food related words with definition in OED
1. banchan, n. 반찬
Small side dish of Korean foods, served along with rice as part of a typical
Korean meal.
2. bulgogi, n. 불고기
A dish of thin slices of beef or pork which are marinated then grilled or
stir-fried.
3. chimaek, n. 치맥
Fried chicken serviced with beer.
치킨(fried chicken) + 맥주 (beer) = 치맥
4. dongchimi, n.
동치미
Also translated as "Radish Water Kimchi".
A type of kimchi made with radish and typically also containing napa cabbage,
spring onions, green chilli, and pear, traditionally eaten during winter.
5. galbi, n. 갈비
Beef short ribs, usually marinated in soy sauce, garlic with sugar, and
sometimes cook on a grill at the table.
6. japchae, n. 잡채
Korean dish consisting of cellophane noodles made from sweet potato starch,
stir-fried with vegetables and beef with other ingredients, it’s typically
seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil.
7. kimbap, n. 김밥
Korean dish consisting of cooked rice and other ingredients wrapped in a sheet
of seaweed and cut into bite-sized slices.
8. samgyeopsal,
n. 삼겹살
Korean dish of thinly sliced pork belly, usually served raw to be cooked by the
diner on a tabletop grill.
Korean wave related words with definition in OED
Korean wave related words with definition in OED
9. hallyu, n. 한류
Also known as "Korean wave".
The increase in international interest in South Korea and its popular culture, esp. as represented by the global success of South Korean music, film, television, fashion, and food.
Also: South Korean popular culture and entertainment itself.
Korean pronunciation rule with explanation
한류[hal.lyu] (Reading as [할ː류])
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10. hanbok, n. 한복
Traditional Korean costume consisting of a long-sleeved jacket or blouse and a long, high-waisted skirt for women or loose-fitting trousers for men,typically worn on formal or ceremonial occasions.
11. K-, comb. Form
Forming nouns relating to South Korea and its (popular) culture, as K-beauty, K-culture, K-food, K-style, etc.
12. K-drama, n.한국드라마
A television series in the Korean language and produced in South Korea
Also: such series collectively.
13.Korean wave (=hallyu), n. in Korean, adj. and n.한류
The rise of international interest in South Korea and its popular culture which
took place in the late 20th and 21st centuries, esp. as represented by the
global success of Korean music, film, television, fashion, and food.
14. mukbang, n. 먹방
A video, esp. one that is livestreamed, that features a person eating a large quantity of food and talking to the
audience Also: such videos collectively or as a phenomenon.
15. trot, n. 트로트
Trot (트로트, RR: teuroteu) is a genre of Korean
popular music,known for its use of repetitive rhythm and vocal inflections.
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Other words of Korean origin with definition in OED
16. aegyo, n.
and adj. 애교
Cuteness or charm, esp. of a sort considered characteristic of Korean popular
culture. Also: behaviour regarded as cute, charming, or adorable.
17. daebak, n.,
int., and adj. 대박
(int.) Expressing enthusiastic approval: ‘fantastic!’, ‘amazing!’
18. fighting,
int. 파이팅 / 화이팅
Expressing encouragement, incitement, or
support: ‘Go on!’ ‘Go for it!’
19. Konglish,
n. and adj. 콩글리시
A mixture of Korean and English,esp. an informal hybrid language spoken by Koreans, incorporating elements of Korean and English.
20. manhwa, n. 만화
A Korean genre of cartoons and comic books.
21. noona, n. 누나
In Korean-speaking contexts: a boy’s or man’s elder sister.
Also as a respectful form of address or term of endearment, and in extended use with reference to an older female friend.
22. unni, n. 언니
In Korean-speaking contexts: a girl’s or woman’s elder sister.
Also as a respectful form of address or term of endearment, and in extended use with reference to an older female friend or an admired actress or singer.
23. oppa, n. 오빠
In Korean-speaking contexts: a girl’s or woman’s elder brother.
Also as a respectful form of address or term of endearment, and in extended use with reference to an older male friend or boyfriend.
24. PC bang, n.
피시방
In South Korea: an establishment with multiple computer terminals providing access
to the internet for a fee, usually for gaming.
25. skinship,
n. 스킨십
Touching or close physical contact between parent and child or (esp. in later use) between lovers or friends,used to express affection or strengthen an emotional bond.
26. tang soo
do, n. 당수도
A Korean martial art using the hands and feet to deliver and block blows,
similar to karate.
How the Korean wave has made a global splash
These days, we can see many things seem to be getting prefixed with a “K”.
Such as,K-film, K-drama, K-pop, K-beauty, K-food, K-style.
기생충(Gisaengchung), Parasite is a black comedy thriller film directed by 봉준호 (Bong Joon-ho) in 2019.
Parasite is the first South Korean film to receive Academy Award recognition.
오징어 게임(Ojing-eo Geim), Squid Game is taking the world by storm in 2021.
The nine-episode series has hit No. 1 on Netflix and in 90 of the streaming service’s markets around the world.
방탄소년단(Bangtan Sonyeondan), BTS also known as the Bangtan Boys, became the first Korean act to score a chart-topping album in the UK.
Resource~BBC
블랙핑크, Blackpink has been recognized by Forbes Korea as one of the most powerful celebrities in South Korea, placing first in 2019, third in 2020, and second in 2021.
K-beauty products are flying off the shelves in the world.
We are all riding the crest of the Korean wave, and this can be felt not only in film, music, or fashion, but also in the language.
Resource ~ OED
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