Ever had one of those moments where luck just pops up out of nowhere? It's like life throws you a surprise gift!
But what should you shout when that happens?
Well, this is the phrase you need!
Today's expression is one you must remember! Why?
Because everyone from teens to people in their 40s in Korea uses it a lot.
When something unexpectedly goes your way or luck is on your side, you'll want to use this phrase too!
Today's Key One-liner
개이득 [gae-i-deuk]
👩🦱 When should you say it?
✅ You find 10,000 won on the street with no one around to claim it!
✅ Your friend surprises you with the laptop you've always wanted!
✅ The light turns green right when you reach the crosswalk!
🔎 In Korea, the green light is the signal for pedestrians to cross the street.
✅ You order a medium fries at McDonald's, but they accidentally give you a large!
✅ You buy a SEVENTEEN photocard and get free makeup as a bonus!
You can sense when to use that phrase, right?
🤔 What Does [gae-i-deuk] Mean?
이득[i-deuk] is a word used when you gain something or benefit from a situation. But here we've put the word 개[gae] in front of it. 개[gae] is a prefix that means something is 'super big' or 'really intense'.
So, [gae-i-deuk] means 'super lucky!' and 'I feel great because I gained a lot.'
🤔 How Often Is [gae-i-deuk] Actually Used?
At first, [gae-i-deuk] was mostly popular among teenagers. But over time, it spread, and now people in their 20s, 30s, and even 40s use it in everyday life! Whether it’s between friends, coworkers, or even family, this fun expression has become super common!
🔎 As of September 26, 2024,
here are the search results for 개이득
on Korea's leading search portal.
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Around 6:30 p.m. on September 26, a search showed that online articles using the phrase 개이득 were still being posted as recently as 8 hours prior. Interestingly, even Korea Post had launched a credit card named 개이득. We mean, if a credit card is named 개이득, doesn't that say it all? This really shows how often and widely this expression is being used!
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🤔 Things to Keep in Mind Before Using [gae-i-deuk]
[gae-i-deuk] is usually something you say to yourself or casually among close friends. It's mostly used in relaxed, casual conversations with people you're comfortable with.
That’s why it’s best to avoid using this [gae-i-deuk] in formal situations or in front of people you should be careful around. The prefix [gae] is a slang term used for strong emphasis, but it can sometimes come off as a bit rude or vulgar. So, it's better not to use [gae-i-deuk] when talking to your boss or someone older. Also, since this expression is mainly popular among younger people, it might not resonate well with older generations. As long as you keep this in mind, feel free to use [gae-i-deuk] whenever the situation calls for it. Don't worry!
🤔 Audio Files Related to [gae-i-deuk]
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