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Daebak! 26 Korean words added to Oxford English Dictionary
Daebak! 26 Korean words added to Oxford English Dictionary
Rose Carmelle Lacuata,
ABS-CBN News
Published Oct 07, 2021 04:26 AM PHT

Twenty-six Korean words have just been added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED).
Twenty-six Korean words have just been added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED).
"We are all riding the crest of the Korean wave, and this can be felt not only in film, music, or fashion, but also in our language, as evidenced by some of the words and phrases of Korean origin included in the latest update of the Oxford English Dictionary," it said in a statement.
"We are all riding the crest of the Korean wave, and this can be felt not only in film, music, or fashion, but also in our language, as evidenced by some of the words and phrases of Korean origin included in the latest update of the Oxford English Dictionary," it said in a statement.
Among the Korean words included in the Oxford English Dictionary are related to food such as "chimaek" (chicken and beer), "banchan" (side dish), "bulgogi", "dongchimi" (a type of radish kimchi), "japchae", "galbi", "kimbap" and "samgyeopsal".
Among the Korean words included in the Oxford English Dictionary are related to food such as "chimaek" (chicken and beer), "banchan" (side dish), "bulgogi", "dongchimi" (a type of radish kimchi), "japchae", "galbi", "kimbap" and "samgyeopsal".
Also included are terms often heard in Korean dramas and movies such as "aegyo", "oppa", "noona", "unni", "skinship", "PC bang", "mukbang", "daebak" and "fighting".
Also included are terms often heard in Korean dramas and movies such as "aegyo", "oppa", "noona", "unni", "skinship", "PC bang", "mukbang", "daebak" and "fighting".
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The OED also updated some of the words related to Korean culture such as "hanbok", "Tang Soo Do", "hallyu", "manhwa" and "Korean wave".
The OED also updated some of the words related to Korean culture such as "hanbok", "Tang Soo Do", "hallyu", "manhwa" and "Korean wave".
It also added the prefix "K-" which is the shortened form of "Korean", used to form words related to South Korea and its popular culture, such as "K-drama", "K-pop", "K-movie", etc.
It also added the prefix "K-" which is the shortened form of "Korean", used to form words related to South Korea and its popular culture, such as "K-drama", "K-pop", "K-movie", etc.
The inclusion of Korean words in the Oxford English Dictionary is a testament of how the English language changes.
The inclusion of Korean words in the Oxford English Dictionary is a testament of how the English language changes.
"The adoption and development of these Korean words in English also demonstrate how lexical innovation is no longer confined to the traditional centres of English in the United Kingdom and the United States—they show how Asians in different parts of the continent invent and exchange words within their own local contexts, then introduce these words to the rest of the English-speaking world, thus allowing the Korean wave to continue to ripple on the sea of English words," it said.
"The adoption and development of these Korean words in English also demonstrate how lexical innovation is no longer confined to the traditional centres of English in the United Kingdom and the United States—they show how Asians in different parts of the continent invent and exchange words within their own local contexts, then introduce these words to the rest of the English-speaking world, thus allowing the Korean wave to continue to ripple on the sea of English words," it said.
Aside from the additional words, OED also updated some of its existing Korean entries, such as that of "gisaeng", "juche", "Kono", "K-pop", "taekwondo", "won" and "yangban".
Aside from the additional words, OED also updated some of its existing Korean entries, such as that of "gisaeng", "juche", "Kono", "K-pop", "taekwondo", "won" and "yangban".
Here is the list of Korean words added in the Oxford English Dictionary, as of September 2021:
Here is the list of Korean words added in the Oxford English Dictionary, as of September 2021:
- aegyo
- banchan
- bulgogi
- chimaek
- daebak
- dongchimi
- fighting
- galbi
- hallyu
- hanbok
- japchae
- K-
- K-drama
- kimbap
- Konglish
- Korean wave
- manhwa
- mukbang
- noona
- oppa
- PC bang
- samgyeopsal
- skinship
- tang soo do
- trot
- unni
- aegyo
- banchan
- bulgogi
- chimaek
- daebak
- dongchimi
- fighting
- galbi
- hallyu
- hanbok
- japchae
- K-
- K-drama
- kimbap
- Konglish
- Korean wave
- manhwa
- mukbang
- noona
- oppa
- PC bang
- samgyeopsal
- skinship
- tang soo do
- trot
- unni
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Here's Where Liza Soberano Went In Palawan And All The Stylish Outfits She Wore
Here's Where Liza Soberano Went In Palawan And All The Stylish Outfits She Wore
Mavi Sulangi
Published Feb 19, 2025 03:05 PM PHT

Summer is on the horizon! Looking forward to warm, sandy days on the beach and the perfect weather for a tan, Liza Soberano has already begun serving major inspiration during a recent vacation in Sunlight Island Resort in Coron, Palawan.
Summer is on the horizon! Looking forward to warm, sandy days on the beach and the perfect weather for a tan, Liza Soberano has already begun serving major inspiration during a recent vacation in Sunlight Island Resort in Coron, Palawan.
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Fresh-faced and sun-kissed, Liza wore a mini, tiered lilac dress paired with golden hoops. Simple yet breezy, Liza’s look made the perfect outfit for a sunset sit-down with friends by the shore.
Fresh-faced and sun-kissed, Liza wore a mini, tiered lilac dress paired with golden hoops. Simple yet breezy, Liza’s look made the perfect outfit for a sunset sit-down with friends by the shore.
Getting that perfect summer tan, Liza soaked in some rays in a shell-patterned bikini paired with a matching cover-up and thick-framed black sunglasses. Spot her phone charm decorated with pearls and beads—perfect for the beach.
Getting that perfect summer tan, Liza soaked in some rays in a shell-patterned bikini paired with a matching cover-up and thick-framed black sunglasses. Spot her phone charm decorated with pearls and beads—perfect for the beach.
After a day under the sun, a good outfit is key to match that post-swimming glow. For Liza, her look of choice was a red v-neck button-up paired with a white bubble skirt. Embracing the tropical energy, she accessorized the look with a shell-decorated necklace and phone charm.
After a day under the sun, a good outfit is key to match that post-swimming glow. For Liza, her look of choice was a red v-neck button-up paired with a white bubble skirt. Embracing the tropical energy, she accessorized the look with a shell-decorated necklace and phone charm.
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Liza’s go-to beach accessory was a fun, tropical necklace decorated with shells, beads, and charms. Paired with a bikini or her post-swimming looks, Liza’s necklace was a statement-making piece perfect for the season of sun.
Liza’s go-to beach accessory was a fun, tropical necklace decorated with shells, beads, and charms. Paired with a bikini or her post-swimming looks, Liza’s necklace was a statement-making piece perfect for the season of sun.
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