
ㅇㅋ (okei)
What ㅇㅋ means
OK. Got it.
When Koreans use it
A short confirmation in a casual chat about plans or a simple request.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 여섯 시에 만나자.
B: ㅇㅋ.
English
A: Let's meet at six.
B: OK.
Use it with care
Text shorthand for 오케이. Too clipped for a formal email.
From Korean Your Teacher Doesn’t Teach You by Injin Hwang. The meaning, usage, dialogue, and notes above follow the author’s book.