English–Korean
“have a thing” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationsseomtada
Example
둘은 요즘 썸타는 사이야.tu reun yo jeum sseom ta neun sa i ya
The two have had a thing going on lately.
How to say “have a thing” in Korean
“Have a thing” in Korean is 썸타다 (sseomtada).
An enjoyable romantic in-between stage where mutual interest is clear but the relationship still has no official label.
Example sentences with 썸타다
요즘 두 사람이 자주 만나서 서로 썸타는 것 같아요.yo jeum tu sa ra mi cha ju man na seo seo ro sseom ta neun keot ka ta yo
These days, it seems the two are seeing each other often and are in a situationship.
Tips for using 썸타다
- English speakers may use dating for this whole period, but this Korean word specifically draws attention to the uncertain stage before a relationship begins.