키스마크
kiseumakeu
The English word "hickey" is translated into Korean as 키스마크 (kiseumakeu).
키스마크 is used to refer to a bruise-like mark on the skin resulting from kissing.
Meaning: bruise-like mark (noun)
Which one should you use?
키스 흔적 is an informal expression that literally means "kiss mark".
How do you pronounce it?
kiseumakeu
Did you know?
- Because of Korea's traditionally conservative social atmosphere, a 키스마크 is often viewed more as a 'social mistake' or a lack of discretion than in many Western cultures.
- In casual conversation, Koreans might describe the act of giving a hickey using the verb 빨다, which means 'to suck'.
- In Korean pop culture and webtoons, a 키스마크 is often used as a visual shorthand to signal a character's possessiveness or jealousy.
Examples in context
- 사장님, 키스 자국이 보입니다.Boss, a kiss mark is showing.
- 그건 키스마크가 아니에요.geugeon kisseumakega anieyo.That is not a hickey.
Example conversation
Minjun notices a mark on Seoyeon's neck while they are out.
- 민준 Min-jun서연 씨, 목에 키스마크가 있어요.Seoyeon ssi, moge kisseumakega isseoyo.Seoyeon, there is a hickey on your neck.
- 서연 Seo-yeon정말요? 어디에 있어요?Jeongmallyo? Eodie isseoyo?Really? Where is it?
- 민준 Min-jun여기 살짝 보여요.Yeogi saljjak boyeoyo.It is slightly visible here.
- 서연 Seo-yeon민준 씨, 조용히 하세요!Minjun ssi, joyonghi haseyo!Minjun, please be quiet!
