About this tool
This Korean dating terms dictionary explains 164 words you hear in love and relationships, in plain and friendly language.
They are grouped into 7 sets: getting to know someone, being a couple, breakups and reunions, trend words, dates, healthy relationships and wedding prep.
Why the words matter: knowing what ssom, mildang and flirting mean helps you read a situation without guessing.
Words like 테토남 and 에겐남 are playful internet labels, not science, so please do not take them as a judgment of anyone. A healthy relationship is one with respect, consent and room for each person's own time.
If something feels unsafe, you can talk to a trusted person, and the Women's Emergency Hotline 1366 gives 24-hour help; in danger, call 112.
You can pair this with the couple date style test (커플 데이트 성향 테스트 – 8가지 유형별 데이트 코스), the crush signal test (썸 테스트 – 그 사람 신호, 재미로 풀어 보기) and the couple 100 days style test (커플 100일 기념 스타일 테스트), or look up more slang in the MZ Gen Z slang dictionary (MZ·젠지 신조어 사전 – 2026·2025 연도별 신조어 뜻).
Type a word in the search box, tap a group chip, or press random to learn one at a time. ⓘ These are general meanings used on the internet and usage differs by person. Reference only.
How to use
- Type a word in the search box, in Korean or romanized. Results filter as you type.
- Korean initials work too, for example ㅁㄷ for mildang.
- Tap a group chip such as dates or healthy relationships to see only that group.
- Press Random to learn one word at a time, or Copy to save a card.