How to Say “Kys” in Korean

자살해
jasahae
The English slang phrase "kys" can be expressed in Korean as 자살해 (jasahae).
자살해 is used as text messaging slang.
Meaning: text messaging slang (phrase)

How do you pronounce it?

jasahae

Did you know?

  • While 자살해 is the direct translation, Korean internet users often use the shorthand ㅈㅅ to imply the phrase. However, ㅈㅅ is also the common abbreviation for 죄송합니다, meaning 'I am sorry'.
  • Korean netizens sometimes use the phrase 한강 가라, which literally means 'go to the Han River', as a coded way to say 자살해.
  • Due to strict laws regarding the 'encouragement of suicide', using 자살해 in a way that is perceived as a genuine command can lead to legal prosecution in South Korea.

Examples in context

  • 화나
    I'm angry.
  • 도와주세요
    Please help me.
  • 조언이 필요해
    I need advice.
  • 말 좀 들어줘
    Please listen to me.
  • 조언 좀 해줘
    Give me some advice.
  • 말 좀 들어봐
    Listen to me.

Example conversation

Two friends are joking around during an online game.

  1. 수빈 Su-bin

    와, 진짜 못한다. 그냥 자살해.
    wa, jinjja mot-handa. geunyang jasalhae.
    Wow, you're so bad. Just kys.
  2. 지훈 Ji-hun

    뭐라고? 너무하네!
    mworago? neomuhane!
    What? That's too much!
  3. 수빈 Su-bin

    농담이야, 지훈아.
    nongdam-iya, Jihun-a.
    I'm kidding, Jihun.
  4. 지훈 Ji-hun

    알았어, 수빈아. 다시 해보자.
    arasseo, Subin-a. dasi haeboja.
    Alright, Subin. Let's try again.
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