From 'dalgona' to 'hyung,' Oxford English Dictionary welcomes 8 new Korean words

From 'dalgona' to 'hyung,' Oxford English Dictionary welcomes 8 new Korean words

As the presence of Korean culture continues to grow worldwide - from chart-topping K-pop to binge-worthy K-dramas - Korean words are increasingly becoming part of the global lexicon.

Korean Terms from Squid Game Added to the Oxford English Dictionary

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has officially added seven new Korean words to its collection, showcasing the growing influence of Korean culture worldwide. Announced on December 7, the additions include “dalgona,” “hyung,” “noraebang,” “maknae,” “jjigae,” “tteokbokki,” and “pansori.” These terms are widely recognized due to the global popularity of Korean dramas, music, and food. “Dalgona,” for instance, gained immense attention through the…

Korean Terms Used In “Squid Game” Added To The English Dictionary

On December 7, the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) announced the addition of seven new words based on Korean culture. | Netflix The seven new words added included dalgona, hyung, noraebang, maknae, jjigae, tteokbokki, and pansori. In 2021, 26 words were added to the dictionary, including K-Drama, hallyu, mukbang, and daebak. | Netflix Professor Cho Ji…Continue reading on Koreaboo

Oxford English Dictionary (OED) Adds More Than More Than 500 New Words, Phrases, and Senses

From OED: The latest update to the Oxford English Dictionary includes more than 500 new words, phrases, and senses, including content creator, stroopwafel, and cosy crime. Learn more about the words added to the OED this quarter in our new words notes by OED Editor, Jennifer Hurd: Brand spanking new words in the OED December 2024 update. Our latest update sees the revision of the word berserk. While today it’s mostly used as an adjective to ref…

Oxford English Dictionary Adds 7 New Korean Words

For decades, the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has been a linguistic barometer of global cultural shifts, capturing the evolution of the English language with precision. In its latest update in December 2024, the OED once again turned to South Korea, a cultural powerhouse, adding seven new Korean words to its lexicon. From food to familial relationships and traditional arts, these words underline the influence of “K-Culture” on the world stage…