If You Want To Date In Korea, You Need To Know These 10 Phrases

Koreans are very fond of combining words and making new terms to describe the current situation, their mood and even others amongst other things.  Dating in Korea is not left alone with this unique linguistic approach. If you date a Korean, he or she will use these terms and it will help to know them!

1. Bolmae (볼매)

This term is a combination of the words 볼수록 (The more you look) and 매력있다 (charming).

It is used to describe someone who isn’t immediately attractive to the person but as time goes by and you learn more about them – they are more attractive and charming.

Below is the pronunciation of the term.

2. Mossol (모쏠)

This term is a combination of the words 모태 (birth) and 솔로 (solo).

It is used to describe someone who has never had a relationship in their entire life. It is often used playfully even if it is true and is even used amongst friends.

Below is the pronunciation of the term.

3. Geumssabba (금사빠)

This term is a combination of the words 금방 (Quickly), 사랑 (Love), and 빠진다 (Fall in).

It is used to describe someone who falls in love very quickly. Even though it shares similarities to the saying: love at first sight – it is slightly different.

Geumssabba is used more when the person falls in love quickly and the relationship that comes from that love quickly dies as well.

Below is the pronunciation of the term.

4. Pumjeolnam / Pumjeolnyeo (품절남/녀)

This term is a combination of the words 품절 (Sold out) and 남 (Man) or 녀(Woman).

It is used to describe someone who is unavailable in the dating market hence the term “sold out” to describe the person.