자리비움
jaribium
The English phrase AFK (away from keyboard) is expressed in Korean as 자리비움 (jaribium).
자리비움 is a common term used in messaging apps, online games and office communication tools to indicate that a user is temporarily unavailable.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
While 자리비움 serves as a concise noun for AFK, you should use the polite verb form 잠시 자리 비웁니다 (I will be away from my seat for a moment) in professional or formal settings. For a more formal notification, you may also use 일시적으로 채팅을 벗어났습니다, which means 'Temporarily stepped out of the chat'.
How do you pronounce it?
jaribium
Did you know?
- While 자리비움 is used in formal apps, Korean gamers often use the English acronym 'AFK' or the shorthand 잠수, which literally means 'diving'.
- The term 잠수 is also used in dating and friendships to describe 'ghosting' someone or disappearing from social contact for a long time.
- In Korean internet slang, you might see people use the syllable 자 (ja) followed by a series of symbols to signify they are leaving a chat room, rather than typing the full word 자리비움.
Examples in context
- 잠시 자리비움 상태예요.jam-si ja-ri-bi-um sang-tae-ye-yo.I am temporarily afk.
- 그분은 지금 자리비움 중입니다.geu-bun-eun ji-geum ja-ri-bi-um jung-im-ni-da.He is currently afk.
Example conversation
Two friends are playing an online game together.
- 서연 Seo-yeon민준 씨, 지금 어디 갔어요?Minjun ssi, jigeum eodi gasseoyo?Minjun, where did you go?
- 민준 Min-jun미안해요, 잠깐 자리비움이었어요.mianhaeyo, jamkkan jaribiumieosseoyo.Sorry, I was AFK for a moment.
- 서연 Seo-yeon빨리 돌아오세요, 다 시작했어요.ppalli doraoseyo, da sijakhaesseoyo.Please come back quickly, it has all started.
- 민준 Min-jun네, 이제 바로 합류할게요.ne, ije baro hamryuhalgeyo.Yes, I will join you right now.
