Korean Slang 267. 사이다

Korean Slang 267. 사이다 — A refreshingly satisfying moment.

사이다 (saida)

What 사이다 means

A refreshingly satisfying moment.

When Koreans use it

Praise a response or plot development that cuts through frustration.

A short conversation

Korean

A: 드디어 사실을 말했어!

B: 와, 사이다다.

English

A: They finally told the truth!

B: That was so satisfying.

Use it with care

Literally a fizzy soft drink in Korean. It does not mean alcoholic cider here.

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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