투모로우바이투게더
tumoroubaitugedeo
투모로우바이투게더 (tumoroubaitugedeo) is the Korean way to say txt.
Meaning: (informal) a text message (noun)
Which one should you use?
투바투 is an abbreviation for TXT used in informal situations.
How do you pronounce it?
tumoroubaitugedeo
Did you know?
- Using the abbreviation 투바투 functions as a social shibboleth. In online forums, using the full name 투모로우바이투게더 can make someone look like a casual listener, while the abbreviation marks them as a dedicated fan.
- In Korean digital communication, the act of sending a 'txt' is often replaced by the verb 카톡하다. This happens because the app KakaoTalk is so dominant that its name has become a functional verb meaning 'to text'.
- The word for a text message, 문자, is a 'hanja' word rooted in Chinese characters meaning 'letter' or 'writing'. This creates a linguistic link between ancient calligraphy and modern smartphone messaging.
Example conversation
Dohyun and Minji are talking about a missed message.
- 도현 Do-hyeon민지야, 내 투모로우바이투게더 봤어?Minjiya, nae tumoreubaitugezeo bwasseo?Minji, did you see my text?
- 민지 Min-ji아니, 아직 못 봤어.ani, ajik mot bwasseo.No, I haven't seen it yet.
- 도현 Do-hyeon지금 투모로우바이투게더 확인해 봐.jigeum tumoreubaitugezeo hwaginhae bwa.Check the text right now.
- 민지 Min-ji응, 지금 바로 볼게.eung, jigeum baro bolge.Okay, I'll look at it right away.
