Korean word

썸타다

Pronunciation

Romanizationsseomtada

Meaning

  • verbhave a thing

Example

둘은 요즘 썸타는 사이야.tu reun yo jeum sseom ta neun sa i ya

The two have had a thing going on lately.

Illustration for 썸타다 (have a thing)

More examples

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.

Core concept

An enjoyable romantic in-between stage where mutual interest is clear but the relationship still has no official label.

Common phrases

  • 썸타는 사이sseom ta neun sa i

    be in a situationship

  • 서로 썸타는 중seo ro sseom ta neun chung

    be in a situationship with each other

  • 썸타고 있다sseom ta go it tta

    be in a situationship

Similar words

사귀다sagwida: Begin a romantic relationship with someone.
좋아하다choahada: Have a warm, positive feeling about a person, thing, or choice.
호감이 생기다hogami saenggida: Begin to feel warmly toward someone.

Definition in Korean

특정한 사람과 아직 사귀지 않았지만 서로 호감 신호를 주고받아 분위기가 좋아지는 상태를 이르는 동사.teuk jjeong han sa ram gwa a jik sa gwi ji a nat jji man seo ro ho gam sin ho reul chu go ba da pu nwi gi ga cho a ji neun sang tae reul i reu neun tong sa

Word origin

The modern slang is formed from 썸 (sseom, "an undefined romantic connection") and 타다 (tada, "to ride or experience"), referring to experiencing that undefined connection.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may use dating for this whole period, but this Korean word specifically draws attention to the uncertain stage before a relationship begins.

Other meanings

  • be in a situationshipnoun
  • be seeing someoneverb

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