찢었다 친구야
jjijeotda chinguya
The English phrase 'slay bestie' is translated into Korean as 찢었다 친구야 (jjijeotda chinguya).
This phrase is an enthusiastic expression used to praise a friend for doing something exceptionally well. The core component, 찢었다, functions as a slang superlative to say someone 'slayed' or 'killed it' during a performance or a task.
What does it mean word for word?
The term 찢었다 literally means 'tore' or 'ripped it up', which is used metaphorically to suggest someone 'tore up' a performance.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
This phrase is highly informal and should only be used with close friends or in casual online settings.
How do you pronounce it?
jjijeotda chinguya
Did you know?
- In Korean, the intensity of 'tearing' can be exaggerated by adding more consonants to the verb to mimic an enthusiastic shout.
- In Korean online gaming culture, you might see the single syllable 찢 used as a shorthand way to express that a play was legendary.
- In formal Korean, the word for 'ripping' is rarely used as a compliment, making 찢었다 a stark example of how youth slang completely flips the meaning of negative verbs.
Examples in context
- 오늘 무대 진짜 찢었다 친구야!oneul mudae jinjja jjijeotda chinguya!You really slayed the stage today, bestie!
- 이번 시험 완전 찢었다 친구야.ibeon siheom wanjeon jjijeotda chinguya.You totally slayed this exam, bestie.
Example conversation
Dohyun is reacting to Subin's new photo on social media.
- 도현 Do-hyeon수빈아, 이 사진 뭐야? 너무 예뻐!Subina, i sajin mwoya? Neomu yeppeo!Subin, what is this photo? You look so pretty!
- 수빈 Su-bin고마워! 어제 찍은 거야.Gomawo! Eoje jjigeun geoya.Thanks! I took it yesterday.
- 도현 Do-hyeon분위기 완전 찢었다 친구야!Bunwigi wanjeon jjijeotda chinguya!The vibe is totally slaying, bestie!
- 수빈 Su-bin그렇게 말해주니 기분 좋다.Geureoke malhaejuni gibun jota.It feels great that you say so.
