1) 대박 (Daebak)
English vibe: Awesome! / Incredible!
- Used to express excitement, surprise, or something amazing.
- Depending on tone, it can even mean “No way!”
Example:
“진짜 대박 맛있다!” → “This is insanely delicious!”
2) 헐… (Heol…)
English vibe: OMG… / What…? / Seriously?
- A reaction phrase for shock, disbelief, or disappointment.
Example:
“헐… 이걸 진짜 했다고?”
→ “OMG… did you really do that?”
3) 너무 (Neomu)
English vibe: Too and also Very
- Originally means “too much,”
- But in daily conversation, Koreans often use it as “very / so.”
Example:
“너무 예뻐!” → “So pretty!”
4) 부담되다 (Budam-doeda)
English vibe: It feels like pressure… / It makes me feel burdened…
- Not only “pressure,”
- It also includes feeling emotionally heavy, guilty, or overwhelmed.
Example:
“선물 너무 비싸서 부담돼.”
→ “The gift is too expensive… I feel burdened receiving it.”
5) 억울하다 (Eogul-hada)
English vibe: It’s unfair and upsetting!
- Used when something wasn’t your fault, but you still suffer or get blamed.
- Much more emotional than simply saying “unfair.”
Example:
“나 안 했는데 왜 나만 억울해?”
→ “I didn’t do it. Why am I the only one getting blamed?”
