What Does Ajumma Mean in Korean?


After surviving war, dictators and economic collapse, ajumma are fresh out of hoots to give.

If you’ve been jostled by one at a grocery store, you know what I mean.

Find out the origin of the word and how to spot one here!

We also cover:

  • how to address an ajumma without incurring their wrath
  • what a Yakult ajumma is
  • combat skills of ajumma
Lingua Asia Things About the Meaning of Ajumma

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Basic Korean Words and Phrases You Need to Know


Here are answers to the most common questions English speakers have about basic Korean. They’ll help you communicate in any situation.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Say hello and goodbye
  • Ask for things politely
  • Introduce yourself and others
  • Make friends easily
  • Flirt in a non-creepy way
  • Express feelings and emotions naturally
  • Argue like a local

I’ve worked for 10 years as a translator, and can help you express yourself as an English speaker with Korean words you need to know.

Lingua Asia_Basic Korean Words and Phrases You Need to Know

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What Hoobae (후배) Means in Korean and How to Use it


Want to know what it’s like to be someone’s hoobae in South Korea? Not sure how to treat hoobae at work and school?

You’re in luck, I’ve been in both situations!

I’ll go over its meaning and give you cultural context here.

Find out how to use hoobae and the pros and cons of having one.

Essential Korean Titles Hoobae (후배) Explained by a Korean

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The Meaning of Samchon (삼촌) in Korean


Not sure why some men are called samchon instead of ajeossi in Korea?

Find out what it means and how to use it below!

We also cover:

  • pros and cons of having samchon
  • how to keep a good relationship with samchon
Essential Korean Titles Explained Samchon (삼촌)

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