오징어 게임
ojingeo geim
The English phrase "squid game" is translated into Korean as 오징어 게임 (ojingeo geim).
오징어 게임 refers to the South Korean survival drama series on Netflix. In casual conversation, you may also see the slang variation 오겜.
What does it mean word for word?
The term consists of 오징어 (ojingeo), which literally means "squid"
How do you pronounce it?
ojingeo geim
Did you know?
- While 오징어 means 'squid', in Korean internet slang it is often used to describe a man who is unattractive or 'ugly' compared to others.
- While the show is a global phenomenon, the phrase 오징어 게임 refers to a very specific, real-life childhood playground game played in Korea.
- The word 오징어 (squid) actually stems from the Sino-Korean term for 'cuttlefish', 烏賊魚, rather than a native Korean root.
Examples in context
- 새로운 한국 드라마인 오징어 게임을 보셨나요?Have you watched the new Korean drama, "Squid Game"?
- 오늘 오징어 게임 볼래?Do you want to watch "Squid Game" today?
- 오징어 게임 진짜 재미있어요.ojingeo geim jinjja jaemiisseoyo.Squid Game is really fun.
- 어제 오징어 게임을 봤어요.eoje ojingeo geimeul bwasseoyo.I watched Squid Game yesterday.
- 오징어 게임은 넷플릭스에서 볼 수 있어요.ojingeo geimeun netpeullikseueseo bol su isseoyo.You can watch Squid Game on Netflix.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about what to watch on TV.
- 지훈 Ji-hun민지 씨, 오징어 게임 봤어요?Minji ssi, ojingeo geim bwasseoyo?Minji, have you seen Squid Game?
- 민지 Min-ji아니요, 아직 안 봤어요.aniyo, ajik an bwasseoyo.No, I haven't seen it yet.
- 지훈 Ji-hun정말 꼭 보세요!jeongmal kkok boseyo!You should really watch it!
- 민지 Min-ji네, 오늘 꼭 볼게요.ne, oneul kkok bolgeyo.Okay, I will definitely watch it today.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 게임, 오징어, CC BY-SA 4.0.
