Korean word

밀당하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationmildanghada

Meaning

  • verbplay hard to get

Example

데이트할 때 밀당을하지 마세요.te i teu hal ttae mil dang eul ha ji ma se yo

Don't play hard to get when you're dating.

Illustration for 밀당하다 (play hard to get)

More examples

관계를 오래 유지하려면 밀당하지 않는 편이 좋아요.kwan gye reul o rae yu ji ha ryeo myeon mil dang ha ji an neun pyeo ni cho a yo

If you want the relationship to last a long time, it is better not to play hard to get.

Core concept

Using alternating warmth and distance to keep another person's interest and gauge their reaction.

Common phrases

  • 데이트할 때 밀당하다te i teu hal ttae mil dang ha da

    play hard to get when dating

  • 연인 사이에 밀당하다yeo nin sa i e mil dang ha da

    play hard to get in a romantic relationship

  • 상대와 밀당하다sang dae wa mil dang ha da

    play hard to get with someone

Similar words

대시하다taesihada: Make a direct romantic approach and show attraction through words or actions.
꼬시다kkosida: Charm someone with flattering words or behavior to win their affection.
밀어내다mireonaeda: Keep someone at a distance by pushing them away when they come close.
유혹하다yuhokada: Tempt someone by using words or actions that stir their interest.

Definition in Korean

연애나 인간관계에서 관심을 끌기 위해 일부러 태도나 거리를 바꿔 상대의 반응을 살피거나 균형을 조절하다.yeo nae na in gan gwan gye e seo kwan si meul kkeul gi wi hae il bu reo tae do na keo ri reul pa kkwo sang dae ui pa neung eul sal pi geo na kyun hyeong eul cho jeol ha da

Word origin

밀당 (mildang, "push and pull") joins 하다 (hada, "to do") to form a verb for carrying out a deliberate push and pull in a relationship.

Usage tips

  • The word often sounds playful in conversation, but its meaning can suggest that the changing behavior is deliberate rather than accidental.

Opposites

  • 솔직하게 말하다soljikage malhadaspeak honestlyverb

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