오케이
okeicasual, borrowed from English
Korean slang for "ok" includes 오케이 (okei), borrowed from English, 콜 (kol), meaning "deal" or "I am in", and ㅇㅋ (okei), a texting shorthand. It is also called 오키 (oki).
Meaning: ok, agreed (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 오케이 | okei | casual, borrowed from English |
| 콜 | kol | slang, deal |
| 오키 | oki | casual, cute |
콜 is used when you accept a plan or offer, like "count me in". ㅇㅋ is typed using the first letters of 오케이 and is mostly for chat messages.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
These are for friends. To be polite, say 알겠습니다 (algetseumnida) or 좋아요 (joayo).
Did you know?
- The Hangul letters ㅇㅋ are just the first consonants of 오케이, a common chat shortcut.
Examples in context
- 내일 만날래? 콜!naeil mannallae? kol!Meet tomorrow? Deal!
- 오케이, 알았어.okei, arasseo.Okay, got it.
Example conversation
Hyun and Sua chat about dinner plans.
- Hyun오늘 치킨 먹을래?oneul chikin meogeullae?Want to eat chicken today?
- Sua콜!kol!Deal!
- Hyun그럼 7시에 보자.geureom ilgopsie boja.Then see you at 7.
