Koreans love using abbreviations, especially when texting, DMing, or chatting on Katalk. These Korean text slangs are everywhere, especially among younger generations, and keeping up with all the new ones can feel overwhelming at times.
One popular way to abbreviate words is by using only the initial consonants, 초성. So, let’s dive into 50 of the most common initial consonant abbreviations! This way, you’ll have no trouble understanding your Korean friends or at least getting a clue about what they’re saying when you text each other.
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50 Korean Text Slangs (초성)
ㄱㄱ
고고 (Go, go)
Let’s go.
ㄱㄱㅅ, ㄱㄱㅆ
고고싱, 고고씽
They convey the same meaning with ㄱㄱ.
Let’s go.
ㄱㄴ
- 가능 (available, can do something)
- 그냥 (just because, no reason)
ㄱㄷ
기달
It is shortened from 기다려.
Wait
ㄱㄷㄴ
극대노
극대노 is a shortened form of 극한의 대노. It’s an abbreviation of an abbreviation!
Extreme anger or Absolutely furious
ㄱㄹ
그래
OK or Yes
ㄱㅇㄷ
개이득
개이득 is a Korean slang term that combines 개 (literally meaning “dog,” but used here as an intensifier like “super” or “totally”) and 이득 (which means “gain” or “profit”).
People use this phrase when they experience an unexpected benefit or something turns out way better than they anticipated.
Unexpected huge win or Super lucky
ㄱㅅ
감사
Thank you.
ㄱㅇㅇ
귀여워
Cute
ㄱㅊ
괜찮
괜찮 from 괜찮아요.
I’m fine.
ㄱㅎ
극혐
Another abbreviation of abbreviation. 극혐 is a shortened word from 극도로 혐오스럽다.
Extremely disgusting or hate something
ㄲㄲㅃㅃ
낄낄빠빠
This is a shortered form of “낄 때 끼고, 빠질 때 빠져라.” (Join in when it’s time to join, and step out when it’s time to step out.)
It’s all about being socially aware and knowing when to engage or step back.
ㄴㄱ
누구?
Who is it?
ㄴㄴ
노노
No No
ㄴㅇㅅ
나이스
Nice
ㄷㄷ
덜덜
The Korean word, 덜덜 /deol-deol/ is an onomatopoeic word that imitates the action of trembling or shivering. It often conveys a sense of shaking due to cold, fear, or nervousness.
Shivering, trembling, or quivering.
ㄸㄹㄹ
또르르
This is an onomatopoeic word that mimics the sound or motion of something small and round rolling or gently moving. It often describes the movement of tears, small objects, or liquids rolling or trickling.
ㄸㄹㄹ is used in a sad situation.
ㄹㄷ
레디
Ready
ㄹㅇ
레알 or 리얼
That’s real.
ㅁㄹ
몰라
I don’t know.
ㅁㅊ
미친
Crazy
ㅁㅊㄷ ㅁㅊㅇ
미쳤다 미쳤어
Completely crazy!
ㅂㄹ
별로
Not really or Meh
ㅂㅂ or ㅂㅇ
바이바이 or 바이
Bye Bye
ㅂㅂㅂㄱ
반박불가
Indisputable or Undeniable
ㅂㅊ
비추
비추 is short for 비추천
Not recommended
ㅃㄹ
빨리
Hurry
ㅅㄱ
수고
Good job or Thank you for your hard work.
ㅅㄹ
시러
시러 is a written form of 싫어 as it sounds.
I don’t like it, no, or I don’t want.
ㅅㄹㅎ
사랑해
I love you.
ㅅㅊ
생축
생축 is a shortened form of 생일 축하합니다
Happy birthday to you!
ㅇ?
왜?
Why?
ㅇㄱㄹㅇ
이거리얼
This is real, or This is true.
ㅇㄷ
어디?
Where?
ㅇㅇ
응
Yes
ㅇㅈ
인정
Approve or Agree
ㅇㅋ
오케이
Okay
ㅇㅎ
아하
A-ha!
ㅈㄱ
즐감
즐감 is a Korean slang for 즐겁게 감상하세요
Enjoy watching, enjoy listening, or enjoy viewing.
ㅈㅅ
죄송 is a short form of 죄송합니다
I’m sorry.
ㅉㅉ
쯧쯧
The Korean expression 쯧쯧 is an onomatopoeic representation of the sound people make when clicking their tongue in disapproval, pity, or disappointment.
It conveys a non-verbal reaction to express criticism or sympathy.
ㅊㄷ
초대
Invitation
ㅊㅋ
추카 (축하)
ㅊㅋ originates from the sound of “축하.”
Congratulations!
ㅋㅋ
크크
The tone or real meaning would change depending on how many times a person use “ㅋ.”
Laugh
ㅎㄱ
허걱
The Korean expression “허걱” is an exclamation used to convey shock, disbelief, or surprise, often with a sense of being overwhelmed.
What?, Yikes, or Gasp!
ㅎㄷㄷ
후덜덜
후덜덜 is a mimetic word that represents the action of trembling or shivering, often due to intense fear or shock. It may convey a stronger sense of emotion compared to ㄷㄷ.
ㅎㄹ
헐
The Korean expression 헐 is a slang term used to express surprise, shock, disbelief, or even disappointment. It is similar to 허걱. It’s a very versatile interjection that depends on the tone and context in which it’s used.
OMG, What?, or No way!
ㅎㅇ
하이
Hi
ㅎㅇㅌ
화이팅
화이팅 is a widely recognized and uplifting phrase used in various situations, from sports events to everyday encouragement.
Go for it, You got this, or Keep it up!
ㅎㅎ
하하
Haha
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