불금 (bulgeum)
What 불금 means
A lively Friday night.
When Koreans use it
Celebrate the end of the working week or suggest doing something fun on Friday.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 오늘 저녁에 만날까?
B: 좋아, 불금이잖아.
English
A: Shall we meet tonight?
B: Sure, it's Friday night!
Use it with care
Short for 불타는 금요일. It does not have to involve alcohol.
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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