썸녀 (sseomnyeo)
What 썸녀 means
The woman you have a thing with.
When Koreans use it
Refer casually to a woman in an early, not-yet-defined romantic connection.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 주말에 누구 만나?
B: 썸녀랑 영화 보기로 했어.
English
A: Who are you seeing this weekend?
B: A woman I'm getting close to. We're seeing a film.
Use it with care
Mutual expectations still need a conversation, not just a label.
From Korean Your Teacher Doesn’t Teach You by Injin Hwang. The meaning, usage, dialogue, and notes above follow the author’s book.
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