Korean Slang 287. ㅇㅋ

Korean Slang 287. ㅇㅋ — OK. Got it.

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.

Previous lesson: Korean Slang 286

Explore more Korean lessons · See the author’s book

Read more