12 Korean Words That Don't Translate - Does Not Translate

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Goshiwon·A very small room that students live in while studying for an important test.

han (한)·An emotional state of sadness and hope, said to be characteristic of Korean culture; a feeling of unresolved resentment against injustices suffered, a sense of helplessness because of the overwhelming odds against one, and an obstinate urge to take revenge and to right the wrong.

재수생 (jae soo sang)·A student who has failed the college entrance exam and is studying to repeat the next year.

어이없다 (eoh-ee-up-dah)·When you are rendered speechless by something someone has said or done because it was so assholeish/ridiculous/etc.

– Uhgoolham (억울함)·Emotional state of feeling unfairly accused or punished.

Umchina·The son of your mother’s friend.

고소하다 (gosohada)·The thrill/happiness that you get when you see someone in a trouble, or a sesame-like, savoury taste.

몰라요·Meaning do not know in a single word.

South: 삿대질 North: 손가락총질·To thrust one's fingers into another's face.

떡치다 (lit.·To slap ricecake).

상견래·Parents of the new bride and groom meet to discuss the marriage and other things.

소복소복 (soboksobok)·An ideophone that represents the sound and visuals of something light falling and piling up into a small heap.