퀸카
kwinka
The English phrase "queen card" is translated into Korean as 퀸카 (kwinka).
퀸카 is a slang term used to describe the most attractive or popular woman within a specific social circle, such as a group of friends or a school.
Which one should you use?
The masculine counterpart to 퀸카 is 킹카, which is used to describe the most popular or handsome man in a group.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
퀸카 is a slang term and should not be used in formal or professional settings.
How do you pronounce it?
kwinka
Did you know?
- While 퀸카 is derived from English, it is a 'Konglish' term that does not exist in native English slang. An English speaker saying 'queen card' to describe a popular woman would likely be misunderstood.
- The term 퀸카 reached its peak popularity in the 2000s and is now often viewed as 'dated' or 'cringe' by Gen Z. Modern youth are more likely to use terms like 여신, which means 'goddess'.
- The pairing of 퀸카 and 킹카 reflects a broader Korean linguistic trend of creating opposite sets of slang by swapping a single prefix while keeping a common suffix.
Examples in context
- 퀸 카드가 필요해요I need a queen card.
- 퀸 카드를 냈으니까 다음은 저겠죠.Since I played the queen card, it's my turn next.
- 그녀는 우리 학교의 퀸카예요.geunyeoneun uri hakgyoui kwinka-yeyo.She is the queen card of our school.
- 진짜 퀸카는 따로 있어요.jinjja kwinkaneun ttaro isseoyo.There is a real queen card elsewhere.
- 그 모델은 완전 퀸카 스타일이야.geu modereun wanjeon kwinka seutail-iya.That model has a total queen card style.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a popular girl in their class.
- 지은 Ji-eun민지 알지? 완전 퀸카잖아.Minji alji? wanjeon kwinkajana.You know Minji, right? She's a total queen card.
- 지훈 Ji-hun응, 정말 예쁘고 인기 많아.eung, jeongmal yeppeugo in-gi mana.Yeah, she's really pretty and popular.
- 지은 Ji-eun지훈이도 민지를 좋아할 것 같아.Jihoon-ido Minji-reul joahal geot gata.I think Jihoon would like Minji too.
- 지훈 Ji-hun그럴 수도 있겠네.geureol sudo itgenne.That could be true.
