찢었다
jjijeotda
The English slang 'slay' can be translated into the Korean slang term 찢었다 (jjijeotda).
In modern Korean, 찢었다 is used to express that someone performed exceptionally well, functioning similarly to the English slang 'slayed' or 'killed it.'
Meaning: to kill, murder (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, 찢었다 means 'tore up' or 'ripped apart' in the past tense.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The term 찢었다 is highly colloquial slang. It is primarily used in internet culture, on social media and among younger generations.
How do you pronounce it?
jjijeotda
Did you know?
- While 찢었다 means 'tore up', you might also hear people say 박살냈다 which literally means 'to smash into pieces' to describe a powerful performance.
- While 찢었다 is a verb, young Koreans often use it as a one-word exclamation, similar to how an English speaker might just yell 'Slay!' during a concert.
- In a literal sense, the verb 찢다 is commonly used when talking about tearing open a packet of instant coffee or a snack bag, which is a mundane daily action.
Examples in context
- 너 패션 센스가 짱이야!Your fashion sense is awesome!
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a fantasy movie they just watched.
- 지은 Ji-eun주인공이 정말 멋졌어.juingongi jeongmal meotjyeosseo.The main character was really cool.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo맞아, 마지막에 적을 찢었다.maja, majimage jeogeul jjijeotda.Right, he slew the enemy at the end.
- 지은 Ji-eun전투 장면이 진짜 화려하더라.jeontu jangmyeoni jinja hwaryeohadeora.The battle scene was truly spectacular.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo나도 그렇게 생각해.nado geureoke saenggakhae.I think so too.
