Korean Slang 125. 불토

불토 (bulto)

Korean slang 불토 (bulto): A lively Saturday night.
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What 불토 means

A lively Saturday night.

When Koreans use it

Describe making the most of Saturday evening.

A short conversation

Korean

A: 공연 보고 뭐 할까?

B: 불토니까 좀 더 놀자.

English

A: What after the concert?

B: It's Saturday. Let's stay out a bit.

Use it with care

Short for 불타는 토요일. The fun can be anything you enjoy.

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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