아이고
aigo
아이고 is the Korean way to say aigoo.
아이고 is an exclamation used to express a wide range of emotions including frustration, exhaustion, surprise, relief or even sympathy.
How do you pronounce it?
aigo
Did you know?
- The phrase 아이고 is a native Korean expression and does not derive from the Chinese characters that make up much of the Korean vocabulary.
- The phrase is often accompanied by a physical gesture, such as slapping one's thigh or forehead, which amplifies the feeling of frustration or disbelief conveyed by the word.
- While it often signals personal distress, a person might say 아이고 while looking at a beautiful sunset or a delicious meal to express a sense of being overwhelmed by sudden, positive intensity.
Examples in context
- 아이고, 다친 것 같아요!Aigoo, it looks like you got hurt!
- 아이구, 이거 너무 귀여워!Aigoo, this is so cute!
- 아이고, 깜짝이야!Aigoo, kkamjjak-iya!Aigoo, you scared me!
- 아이고, 다리야.Aigoo, dariya.Aigoo, my legs hurt.
- 아이고, 벌써 시간이 이렇게 됐네.Aigoo, beolsseo sigani ireoke dwaetne.Aigoo, look at the time already.
Example conversation
Ji-eun and Do-hyeon are walking up a steep hill.
- 지은 Ji-eun아이고, 너무 힘들어.Aigoo, neomu himdeureo.Aigoo, this is so tiring.
- 도현 Do-hyeon조금만 더 가면 돼요.Jogeumman deo gamyeon dwaeyo.We just need to go a little further.
- 지은 Ji-eun아이고, 다리 아파 죽겠어.Aigoo, dari apa jukgesseo.Aigoo, my legs are killing me.
- 도현 Do-hyeon제가 좀 도와줄까요?Jega jom dowajulkkayo?Shall I help you a bit?
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 아이고, CC BY-SA 4.0.
