대박
daebak
대박 is the Korean phrase for daebak.
대박 is a slang term used to express that something is great or awesome.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of dae (big) and bak (hit or jackpot), literally meaning a big hit or a big jackpot.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
As a slang term, 대박 should be used primarily in casual settings with friends or peers. It is not suitable for formal or professional situations.
How does it change in a sentence?
To turn the noun into a complete sentence meaning 'It is awesome' or 'It is a jackpot', you can add the verb ida to create 대박이다.
How do you pronounce it?
daebak
Did you know?
- The term has evolved from a noun into a versatile interjection that can be used to express shock, disappointment, or disbelief, not just positive 'awesomeness'.
- In modern texting, people often shorten 대박 to just ㄷㅂ, using only the first consonants of the word to express excitement quickly.
- When used as an exclamation, 대박 is often accompanied by widening the eyes and bringing a hand to the mouth to signal genuine shock.
Examples in context
- 너 짱이다!You're amazing!
- 대박, 진짜 맛있어요!daebak, jin-jja mas-iss-eo-yo!Daebak, this is really delicious!
- 그 영화 정말 대박이었어요.geu yeong-hwa jeong-mal dae-bak-i-eoss-eo-yo.That movie was truly amazing.
- 와, 대박!wa, dae-bak!Wow, daebak!
Example conversation
Hyunwoo tells Jieun about his lottery win.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo지은 씨, 저 복권 당첨됐어요!Ji-eun ssi, jeo bok-gwon dang-cheom-dwaess-eo-yo!Jieun, I won the lottery!
- 지은 Ji-eun대박! 정말 축하해요, 현우 씨.dae-bak! jeong-mal chuk-ha-hae-yo, Hyeon-u ssi.Daebak! Congratulations, Hyunwoo.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo고마워요. 정말 꿈만 같아요.go-ma-wo-yo. jeong-mal kkum-man gat-a-yo.Thank you. It feels like a dream.
- 지은 Ji-eun진짜 대박이네요!jin-jja dae-bak-i-ne-yo!That is seriously daebak!
