트와이스를 덕질하다
teuwaiseureul deokjilhada
To stan Twice in Korean is 트와이스를 덕질하다 (teuwaiseureul deokjilhada).
The phrase is used to describe being an enthusiastic and devoted fan of the K-pop group Twice. The term 덕질 specifically refers to the entire lifestyle or activity of stanning or engaging in fan activities.
How does it change in a sentence?
To turn the phrase into a noun phrase meaning 'the act of stanning Twice', you can remove the object marker 를 to get 트와이스 덕질. Additionally, adding 요 to the end of the verb results in the polite form 트와이스를 덕질해요.
How do you pronounce it?
teuwaiseureul deokjilhada
Did you know?
- The root of the word 덕질 comes from the Japanese pronunciation of the word 'otaku', which was adapted into the Korean word 오덕후 before being shortened.
- Fans who engage in 덕질 might describe themselves as 입덕 when they first become a fan. This literally means 'entering the door' of the fandom.
- In the world of 덕질, fans often identify a 'bias' or favorite member using the word 최애, which literally translates to 'most loved'.
Examples in context
- 저는 트와이스를 덕질하다가 여기까지 왔어요.jeoneun twaisureul deokjilhagada yeogikkaji wasseoyo.I came all the way here while stanning Twice.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their favorite music artists.
- 지은 Ji-eun지훈 씨도 트와이스를 덕질하다 보니 좋아하게 됐어요?jihun ssido teuwaiseureul deokjilhada boni joahage dwaesseoyo?Jihoon, did you come to like them by stanning Twice?
- 지훈 Ji-hun네, 노래가 정말 좋아서 완전히 빠졌어요.ne, noraega jeongmal joaseo wanjeonhi ppajyeosseoyo.Yes, the songs are so good that I'm completely hooked.
- 지은 Ji-eun역시 그렇군요! 최애 멤버는 누구예요?yeoksi geureokunyo! choeae membeoneun nugu-yeyo?I thought so! Who is your favorite member?
- 지훈 Ji-hun저는 나연 씨를 제일 좋아해요.jeoneun nayeon ssireul jeil joahaeyo.I like Nayeon the most.
