디엠 (diem)
What 디엠 means
A direct message. DM.
When Koreans use it
Ask someone to send information privately through social media.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 자세한 위치 알려 줄래?
B: 디엠으로 보낼게.
English
A: Can you give me the exact location?
B: I'll DM you.
Use it with care
The Korean reading of DM. Avoid unsolicited personal or promotional messages.
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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