득템 (deuktem)
What 득템 means
Scoring a great find.
When Koreans use it
Celebrate getting a desirable item, especially cheaply or unexpectedly.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 이 코트 반값에 샀어.
B: 제대로 득템했네.
English
A: I got this coat half price.
B: What a great find.
Use it with care
From getting an item, originally familiar in gaming. Widely used for shopping.
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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