Hidden: Strings of Fate

GLOSSARY

Aegyo - cuteness

Aigoo - kind of like awww

Aish - a form of expression mostly used when frustrated/annoyed

Annyeonghi gaseyo - goodbye

Apa - it hurts

Appa - dad

Ara - I know

Arasso - okay

Baegopa - I'm hungry

Bien - informal way of saying sorry. Often used when talking to close family, friends and dongsengs

Byuntae - pervert

Call -  korean slang for 'deal', 'ok'

Chingu - Friend/Friends

Chukahae - congratulations (formal: Chukahaeyo)

De - yes

Doenjang soup - a stew made from doenjang (fermented bean paste made from soybean and brine) and other ingredients such as vegetables, tofu, seafood and meat.

Dongsengs - people younger than you

Eau de toilette - also known as EDT

Eomma - mum

Eomuk – Korean fish cake. It is made with surimi (a paste made from fish to imitate the texture and colour of assorted shellfish), wheat flour, carrots, onion, salt, sugar and other various additives. The ingredients are mixed, kneaded and shaped then boiled, steamed or fried.

Fregola con arselle – a dish originating from Sardinia. It is made with fregola pasta, with a tomato-based sauce with wedge clams or clams.

Galbi - grilled ribs

Geogjeong mal-a - don't worry

Geumanhae -  Stop it

Gimbap - Korean seaweed rice rolls

Gomawo - thank you

Gwenchana/Kwenchana - are you ok

Hae Mul Pa Chun – spring onion and mixed seafood pancake.

Hajima - don't/stop it.

Hyung - older brother (for males)

I mas-iss-eo - it's delicious

Ige mwoya - what is this

Insalata di pasta – a dish originating from Campania. A classic pasta salad made with short pasta, dressed with cherry tomatoes, pitted black olives, diced mozzarella cheese, diced baked ham (tuna in oil can be used alternatively), fresh basil leaves and oil. Served cold.

Jagiya - dear, sweetie (often used by couples who are dating)

Jajangmyeon – a Chinese-Korean noodle dish made from chunjang (sweet bean sauce), diced pork (sometimes chicken) and vegetables.

Jal meokgesseumnida - I will eat well. Koreans say it at the start of a meal as away of saying thanks to the person who has made the food

Jamkkanman - Wait a minute/hang on

Jangnan hae - is this a joke

Japchae – Korean Stirfried starch Noodles with beef and vegetables

Jinjja - really

Jjamppong – spicy seafood noodle soup

Joesonghamnida - formal way of saying sorry

Kimchi - a traditional Korean dish made from pickled vegetables most commonly napa cabbages and Korean radishes. Mainly served as a side dish but can also considered a main dish.

Kimchi Bokumbap - kimchi fried rice

Kimchi Mandu – kimchi dumplings

Kkaennip Jjim - steamed perilla leaves

Kkanpunggi – crispy double deep fried chicken and is coated with sweet and spicy garlic sauce.

Kongnamul Muchim - seasoned soybean sprouts

Lasagne al forno – A Neopolitan dish of baked lasagne prepared with several layers of sheets alternating between ragu sauce and mozzarella cheese (sometimes scamorza cheese is used).

Loo - slang from the North West of England. It means toilet.

Maccheroni alla pastora – a dish originating from Calabria. It is made with maccheroni pasta, in a tomato sauce, based on tripe and sausage.

Mi chyeo sseo - are you crazy

Mu Saengchae - sweet and sour radish salad

Na chuwo - I feel cold

Naengdamhan - It's cold

Nan baegopeuji anh-a – I'm not hungry

Naneun jigeum geudeul-eul bol geos-ida - I'll go look for them now

Neon jug-eoss-eo – You're dead

Ommo - oh my

Oppa - term used for older brother or male friends or boyfriends (used by females)

Pabo - Stupid/idiot

Ppalli - quickly

Putbaechu Doenjang Muchim - doenjang seasoned young cabbage

Ramyeon - a Korean noodle dish originating from China. It's a flavoured broth with various toppings. Traditionally served with a varied amount of side dishes.

Sae Woo Tui Gim – deep fried tiger prawns.

Samchon - uncle (Min refers to Mr Hwang as uncle due to him being a family friend. She does this out of respect for him.)

Settee - British equivalent of sofa

Sigeumchi namul - seasoned spinach

Songpa - a district of Seoul. It is located in the south-east.

Spaghetti aglio e olio – (spaghetti with garlic and oil) A traditional italian pasta dish orginating from Naples. It's made by pressing garlic into olive oil (sometimes adding dried red chilli flakes) and then tossing with spaghetti.

Spaghetti alla carbonara – a dish originating from Lazio. It is a Roman dish of spaghetti pasta made with raw eggs, Pecorino Romano cheese, bacon (usually pancetta or guanciale) and black pepper.

Spaghetti alla carrettiera – a dish originating from Sicily. It is a dish made from spaghetti pasta with olive oil, raw garlic, pepper and pecorino cheese.

Sshi - used as an honorific title. Added onto the end of a person's name to show them respect. Can be seen as mr/miss/mrs/sir/ma'am.

Sshi eo - I don't want to.

Tangsuyuk – sweet and sour pork.

Tsundere - a Japanese term used for someone who is initially mean and hostile but then shows a warmer, kinder side.

Ttakbam - when you push back the middle finger then hit a person's forehead at full strength.

Tteokbokki – Spicy Rice Cakes

Unnie - term used for older females (used by females (for males it's noona))

Wae - why (formal - wae-yo)

Wah - a form of expression mostly used when frustrated/surprised

Watercress Namul - seasoned watercress

Yah - a form of exclamation kind of like hey!

Yeobo - dear, sweetie (often used by married couples)