Could you find more examples of Konglish? It's okay to find some typical mistakes Koreans make when they speak English.
Examples)
I played with friends yesterday. (Typical mistakes by Koreans)
---> I hung out (spent time) with friends yesterday. (English expression)
Hello~ Good morning~! This is Chris in the first time class.
ReplyDeleteToday I learned about Konglish we use frequently.
I searched and found out much more expressions.
Here are the my findings.
Konglish / English
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Handle / Steering wheel
Remocon / Remote control
Morming call / Wake-up call
Hotchikiss / Stapler
Fighting / Go, Come on, Cheer up
Vinylhouse / Greenhouse
Have a good day~ :D
Hi.this is cathy.I am in the third class.
ReplyDeleteToday morning No idears about koglish occurred to me. but i can find out good examples in the internet.
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* free size -> one-size-fits-all
The skirt comes in one size fits all.
* overeat-> vomitting
I had to clean up the vomit from last night's party.
* old miss-> old maid
My mam's scared that my sister will be an old maild
* concent -> outlet
The woman couldn't find the electrical outlet.
* klaxon-> horn
The man is honking a horn.
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have a good day~ ^^
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ReplyDeleteI also think about handle.
ReplyDeleteHe turned the handle.
=>He turned the steering wheel.
Let's Dutch pay.
=>Let's go Dutch.
This autobike is very expensive.
=>This motorcycle is very expensive.
I'm not satisfied with the after service.
=>I'm not satisfied with the customer service.
Put all ingredients into mixer.
=>Put all ingredients into blender.
Yujaesuk is my favorite gagman.
=>Yujeasuk is my favorite comedian.
conning => cheating
ReplyDeleteremocon => remote control
morning call => weak up call
circle => club(동아리)
all "A" => straight "A"(about record)
again test => make-up test
note book => laptop
arbite(alba) => part time job
sharp pencil => mechanical pencil
dutch pay => going dutch
Health club / Gym
ReplyDeleteTalent / actor
back mirror / realview mirror
Mixer / blender
Cunning / cheating
Sign / signature, autograph
Vinyl bag / plastic back
gagman / comedian
Maker / brand
Magic pen / Marker
Pop song / English song
ReplyDeleteHair band / Head band
Kick board / Scooter
Moning call / Wake-up call
Open car / Convertible car
Self carmera / Home video
Sports dance / ballroom dance
Quiz / Short test
Good evening,
ReplyDeleteteacher, how are you?
I'm so glad to do my homework.
Konglish / English
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sunglass / sunglasses
meeting / blind date
dead ball / hit by pitch ball
teacher, how are you? / mamm or Ms. how are you?
notebook / laptop
punc / flat
Good night!!