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Overnight Sensation Words
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혼밥 [hon-bap]
Eating alone
[hon-bap] is short for 혼자서 밥을 먹다[hon-ja-seo ba-beul meok-dda],
✅ 혼자서[hon-ja-seo]: Alone
✅ 밥[bap]: Rice, Meal
✅ 을[eul]: Object Particle
✅ 먹다[meok-dda]:Eat
→ [ba-beul meok-dda] can mean Eating rice, but it generally refers to 'Having a meal' rather than just eating rice.
🔎 을 and 를 : The objective particle 을 is used after nouns with a final consonant, while 를 is used after nouns without a final consonant.
🔥 Boosting Korean Knowledge
In the past, people in Korea usually ate meals together, but now eating alone is really popular, especially among people in their 20s and 30s. Whether it's because of busy schedules, wanting some quiet time, craving certain foods, or just not being able to plan with others, more and more people are choosing to eat alone. These days, there are even restaurants and menus made just for solo diners.
혼술 [hon-sul]
Drinking alone
[hon-sul] is short for 혼자서 술을 마시다[hon-ja-seo su-reul ma-si-da]
✅ 술[sul]: Alcohol
✅ 마시다[ma-si-da]: Drink
[hon-sul], or drinking alone, is a unique culture mostly enjoyed by people in their 20s and 30s at home. It's all about relaxing alone with a drink! Some people buy their favorite drinks to enjoy, while others make their own drinks using soju, beer, highballs, whiskey, or cocktails to create their own unique style. After a long day, there's something romantic about coming back to your cozy space and ending the day with a drink that's totally your style.
💬 Real Korean Expressions in Conversation
👩🦱: Off work! Time to start the weekend!
퇴근! 즐거운 주말 시작!!!
👧: I'm off tomorrow, I'll [hon-sul] tonight. 🍺
내일 쉬니까 오늘(밤) 혼술 해야지🍺
→ I'm off tomorrow. I'll drink alone tonight.
👩🦱 : I’m going to [hon-bap] outside and keep it simple.
난 밖에서 간단하게 혼밥할 거야!
→ I’m going to eat alone outside and keep it simple.
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