휴덕 (hyudeok)
What 휴덕 means
Taking a break from fandom.
When Koreans use it
Say you are pausing fan activities without necessarily stopping being a fan.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 이번 행사 안 가?
B: 시험 때문에 잠깐 휴덕이야.
English
A: Not going to this event?
B: I'm taking a break for exams.
Use it with care
Different from 탈덕. The pause may be practical rather than emotional.
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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