Korean word

데이트

Pronunciation

Romanizationteiteu

Meaning

  • noundate

Example

이번 주말에 데이트 할래?i beon chu ma re te i teu hal lae

Do you want to go on a date this weekend?

Illustration for 데이트 (date)

More examples

지난주 첫 데이트에서 영화 보고 저녁을 먹었어.chi nan ju cheot te i teu e seo yeong hwa po go cheo nyeo geul meo geo sseo

I watched a movie and had dinner on my first date last week.

Core concept

An enjoyable time arranged with a romantic partner or someone one is romantically interested in.

Common phrases

  • 첫 데이트cheot te i teu

    first date

  • 데이트 약속te i teu yak ssok

    date plans

  • 데이트 코스te i teu ko seu

    date course

Similar words

약속yakssok: An arrangement that sets a time and place for people to meet.
만남mannam: A face-to-face meeting with someone, especially a first meeting.
소개팅sogaeting: A first meeting with a potential romantic partner arranged by another person.

Definition in Korean

연인이나 관심 있는 사람과 만나 함께 즐거운 시간을 보내기 위해 잡는 약속이나 그 시간을 뜻하는 명사.yeo ni ni na kwan sim in neun sa ram gwa man na ham kke cheul geo un si ga neul po nae gi wi hae cham neun yak sso gi na keu si ga neul tteu ta neun myeong sa

Word origin

The noun comes directly from English date and developed a focused Korean use for a romantic meeting or outing.

Usage tips

  • English date can mean a calendar day, but this loanword uses the romantic sense, so a calendar date needs different wording.

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