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Korean New Coinage: 완소 (Completely precious)

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신조어 (New Coinage)

완소 (Wanso) : be completely precious

“완소” is an abbreviated form of “완전 소중하다 (완전 [completely] + 소중하다 [to be precious]).  A few years ago, some Koreans started calling their favorite celebrities in TV series or movies as “완소”.  However, just recently, “완소” is widely used not only for persons but also for certain items.  “완전 [complete]” refers to “the condition that something is flawless and as great as it possibly can be”.

“완소” is usually followed by a noun such as “완소 아이템(my precious item)”, “완소남(my precious man)”, “완소녀(my precious lady)”,  etc.

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Korean New Coinage: 먹방 (Eating show)

먹방 : Eating show

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Korean Adv. Vocabulary: 알레르기 (Allergy)

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Allergy

독일어로 과민 반응이란 뜻으로 특정한 물질과 접촉하거나 먹었을 때 나타나는 특별한 반응을 말한다. 세균이나 바이러스와 같은 외부 물질을 방어하는 면역 반응으로 인해 나타난다. 보통 먼지 진드기, 꽃가루, 땅콩, 화학 물질 등이 원인이 되며, 재채기, 콧물, 가려움, 숨쉬기 곤란, 두드러기 등 다양한 반응을 보인다. 현대 사회에서 인공 화학 물질이 증가하면서 알레르기가 심해지고 있다.

Allergy, which means hypersensitive reaction in German, refers to special reactions showing up when you touch or eat specific items. It serves as the immune system’s reaction to block external materials such as germs or viruses. Allergy usually comes from dust mites, pollen, peanuts, and chemical products, and displays a variety of reactions such as sneezing, nasal mucus, itching, trouble in breathing, and hives. As artificial chemical products continue to grow in number in this modern society, cases of allergy become worse.

○ 예문

– 그는 심한 알레르기 체질이어서 봄만 되면 꽃가루나 먼지 때문에 괴로워한다.
– 복숭아를 먹고 난 후부터 온몸이 가려운 걸 보니 복숭아 알레르기인 것 같다.

○  Examples

 – As he has a severe allergic constitution, he suffers allergic reactions from pollen or dust in spring.
– Considering that I feel itchy all over after eating peach, I think I am allergic to it.

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Korean Idiom: 옷이 날개다 (find feathers make fine birds)

옷이 날개다 (find feathers make fine birds (literally, your clothes are your wings)) : Wearing good clothes enhances the image of a person.

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Korean New Coinage: 멍 때리다 (Give a blank look)

멍 때리다 (Mung dderida ; give a blank look) : The state of being blank without any thoughts

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질투의 화신 OST 라디 (Ra.D) – Lovesome

이제 곧… “질투의 화신”과도 이별을… ㅎㅎ 그동안 달달했습니다! 마지막 남은 몇 회들을 기대하며… 라디의 노래 즐감 하세요~ 몇시간 남은 일요일, 편안하게 쉬시고요! 언제나 해피 배움 되셈~ (Happy Learning as always~)

 

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Korean Adv. Vocabulary: 영양소 (營養素) Nutrient

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영양소 (營養素) Nutrient

생물의 몸을 구성하거나 에너지로 사용하기 위해 꼭 먹어야 하는 물질을 말한다. 영양소는 영양분이라고도 하며 에너지로 사용하는 탄수화물과 지방, 세포와 조직을 만드는 단백질, 생리 조절을 위한 비타민, 무기질 등이 대표적이다. 영양소가 부족하거나 너무 많으면 병에 걸리게 되므로 건강을 유지하기 위해서 영양소를 균형 있게 섭취해야 한다.

“영양소” is a substance that you should take in to build your body or to use as energy. Nutrients, which are also called nourishments, include carbohydrate and fat used as energy, protein that make up cells and tissues, and vitamins and minerals that control physiology. You should consume nutrients in a balanced way to keep healthy because you will get sick if you take in either excessive or insufficient amounts of nutrients.

○ 예문

– 영양소가 골고루 들어 있는 식품을 섭취하는 것은 적절한 운동을 하는 것만큼 중요하다.
– 같은 나이라도 성별과 개인에 따라 몸에서 필요로 하는 영양소의 차이는 크다.

○  Examples

– Eating foods that contain various “영양소” is as crucial as exercising.
– Even among people of the same age, each person needs “영양소” that are quite different from those needed by others depending on their gender and personality.
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Korean Idiom: 도둑이 제 발 저리다 (a thief’s legs go numb)

도둑이 제 발 저리다 (A guilty conscience needs no accuser (literally, a thief’s legs go numb)) : The state in which someone is automatically feeling uncomfortable if he/she has done something wrong

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Korean Conversation: 텔레비전 좀 틀어 봐 (Turn on the television)

텔레비전 좀 틀어 봐 (Turn on the television) : When we want someone to activate his/her electronic device like radio or television, we say “무엇 좀 틀어 봐(turn on something).”

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