/di-ti-al/
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DTR developed as shorthand for “Define The Relationship” in English-speaking dating and advice contexts, then spread through social media, texts, and relationship-content culture. Korean users usually read it as 디티알 and use it when explaining Western-style dating vocabulary or ambiguous 썸 situations.
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2sam-gwi-da
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"We’re not officially dating yet… we’re kind of in the almost-dating stage."
originThe word plays on ‘sagwida,’ meaning to date, by treating ‘sa’ like the number four and replacing it with three. It humorously describes the stage right before officially dating.
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in-man-chu
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"I’m tired of waiting for love to happen naturally, so I’m going intentional now."
originThe term is commonly used as the opposite of ‘ja-man-chu,’ which means pursuing natural encounters. It reflects a dating culture where people choose intentional paths like blind dates, meetups, or dating apps instead of waiting for chance encounters.
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