Korean word

수다

Pronunciation

Romanizationsuda

Meaning

  • nounchat

Example

오랜만에 친구와 수다를 떨었어요.o raen ma ne chin gu wa su da reul tteo reo sseo yo

I had a chat with a friend for the first time in a long while.

Illustration for 수다 (chat)

More examples

주말에는 가족과 수다를 떨며 쉬는 게 좋아요.chu ma re neun ka jok kkwa su da reul tteol myeo swi neun ke cho a yo

On weekends, I like to relax while chatting with my family.

Core concept

Easygoing talk that fills time and strengthens a friendly connection.

Common phrases

  • 수다를 떨다su da reul tteol da

    have a chat

  • 수다가 끊이지 않다su da ga kkeu ni ji an ta

    endless chatting

Similar words

이야기iyagi: Words spoken to tell someone about events, thoughts, or information.
잡담chapttam: Casual talk about small, everyday matters.
담소tamso: A short, gentle conversation between friendly people.

Definition in Korean

친구나 가족 사이에서 목적 없이 가볍게 오래 이야기하는 행위나 그 내용을 이르는 말.chin gu na ka jok sa i e seo mok jjeok eop ssi ka byeop kke o rae i ya gi ha neun haeng wi na keu nae yong eul i reu neun mal

Word origin

This native Korean term developed as an everyday word for leisurely conversation, although its original formation is not clearly known.

Usage tips

  • The word suggests that the conversation itself is enjoyable, even when it has no practical purpose.

Other meanings

  • small talknoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 수다쟁이sudajaengichatterboxnoun
  • 수다스럽다sudaseureopttachattyadjective

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