넷플릭스
netpeullikseu
The English phrase 'netflix' is translated into Korean as 넷플릭스 (netpeullikseu).
In Korean, 넷플릭스 is used as a verb meaning to watch a film or TV series using the streaming media provider Netflix.
Meaning: to watch (a film or TV series) using the Internet streaming media provider Netflix (verb)
Which one should you use?
While 넷플릭스 is the standard term, you may encounter the abbreviation 넷플, which is an informal way to say Netflix.
How do you pronounce it?
netpeullikseu
Did you know?
- Korean speakers often use the term 정주행 when 'netflixing' a series. It literally means 'driving in the correct direction' but refers to binge-watching a show from the first episode to the last.
- While 넷플릭스 is the brand, the general term for streaming services in Korea is OTT, which stands for 'Over-the-top'. Koreans use this English acronym more frequently than English speakers do in daily conversation.
- In Korean social media, the phrase 넷플릭스 앤 칠 is a direct loan of 'Netflix and chill'. However, unlike in English, it is often used literally to mean relaxing with the app rather than as a sexual euphemism.
Examples in context
- 좋아, 넷플릭스에서 무슨 드라마를 볼까?Great, what drama should we watch on Netflix?
- 그냥 집에서 넷플보고 있어.Just watching Netflix at home.
- 집에서 넷플릭스 봐요.jibeseo netpeullikseu bwayo.I watch Netflix at home.
- 어제 밤새 넷플릭스 했어.eoje bamsae netpeullikseu haesseo.I watched Netflix all night yesterday.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their weekend plans.
- 지은 Ji-eun현우 씨, 주말에 뭐 했어요?Hyeon-u ssi, jumare mwo haesseoyo?Hyeon-u, what did you do over the weekend?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo그냥 집에서 넷플릭스 했어요.Geunyang jibeseo netpeullikseu haesseoyo.I just watched Netflix at home.
- 지은 Ji-eun재미있는 거 많이 추천해 주세요.Jaemiinneun geo mani chucheon-hae juseyo.Please recommend some interesting things.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo좋아요, 제가 리스트를 보내줄게요.Joayo, jega riseuteureul bonaejulgeyo.Sure, I will send you a list.
