마이크 드롭
maikeu deurob
The English phrase "mic drop" is translated into Korean as 마이크 드롭 (maikeu deurob).
This phrase refers to the gesture of dropping a microphone to signal that a performance or speech was so definitive that no further words are needed.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a transliteration of the English "mic drop" using the Korean phonetic alphabet.
How do you pronounce it?
maikeu deurob
Did you know?
- While 마이크 드롭 describes the act, Koreans use the word 사이다 'cider' to describe the feeling of a 'mic drop' moment. This refers to the refreshing sensation of a cold soda after a satisfyingly blunt response.
- In Korean culture, which traditionally values modesty, performing a real 마이크 드롭 can be perceived as unexpectedly arrogant compared to its usage in US hip-hop culture.
- The word 마이크 did not come directly from English to Korean, but traveled through the Japanese loanword マイク 'maiku' before becoming common in Korea.
Example conversation
Minjun and Subin are talking about a talent show they watched.
- 민준 Min-jun방금 무대 정말 대단했지?bang-geum mu-dae jeong-mal dae-dan-haet-ji?That stage just now was really amazing, right?
- 수빈 Su-bin맞아, 마지막 마이크 드롭이 압권이었어.ma-ja, ma-ji-mak ma-i-keu deu-rop-i ap-gwon-i-eot-eo.Right, the mic drop at the end was the highlight.
- 민준 Min-jun나도 저런 자신감을 갖고 싶어.na-do jeo-reon ja-sin-gam-eul gat-go sip-eo.I want to have that kind of confidence too.
- 수빈 Su-bin민준 씨도 연습하면 할 수 있을 거야.Min-jun ssi-do yeon-seup-ha-myeon hal su it-eul geo-ya.You can do it too, Minjun, if you practice.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 드롭, 마이크, CC BY-SA 4.0.
