아카
aka
The phrase 'akka' translates to Korean as 아카 (aka). It is an abbreviation for 'also known as', used to introduce a person's nickname or an alternative name.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is aka.
Did you know?
- In the context of Korean internet slang and gaming culture, 아카 (aka) is often used as a shorthand for 'Archive', referring to sites like ArcaLive, rather than the English 'also known as'.
- While 아카 is a phonetic loan of the English 'AKA', Koreans often use the native word 별명 to describe the actual nickname that follows the abbreviation.
- While 아카 is a phonetic adaptation of the English 'AKA', it is considered 'Konglish', a linguistic hybrid used primarily by younger generations and internet subcultures.
Example conversation
Jihoon and Seoyeon are talking about a mutual friend.
- 지훈 Ji-hun서연 씨, 민호 씨 알아요?seoyeon ssi, minho ssi arayo?Seoyeon, do you know Minho?
- 서연 Seo-yeon아니요, 어떤 분이세요?aniyo, eotteon buniseyo?No, who is he?
- 지훈 Ji-hun민호, 아카 '분위기 메이커'라고 하는 분이에요.minho, aka 'bunwigi meikeo'rago haneun bunieyo.He's Minho, aka the 'mood maker'.
- 서연 Seo-yeon아, 그분이라면 들어본 적 있어요!a, geubuniramyeon deureobon jeok isseoyo!Oh, I've heard of him!
