Teacher

San Diego - CA

United States

Industries:

Education

My native language:

English (EN)

Other Languages:

Spanish (ES)

  • kola

    Kola is not just referring to Coca-Cola rather any coke or soda like carbonated substance.

    Beverages; Soft drinks
  • pija

    In Korean the z sound is not often used which means they usually call the Italian treat pija.

    Food (other); Fast food
  • back mirror

    The rear-view mirror in a car is called the back mirror in Kinglish, which makes sense because it helps you see the back.

    Automotive; Auto parts
  • morning call

    A morning call is a call that the hotel gives you in the morning to help you wake up. Most English speakers would say it is a wake up call.

    Tourism & hospitality; Hotels
  • autobi

    Motorcycles are really just automatic bicycles, so in Konglish we call them autbi or autobis in plural.

    Automotive; Electric vehicle
  • punk tire

    If you are driving and your tire is flat in konglish you would say that you have a punk tire.

    Automotive; Tires
  • gagman

    A comedian is a gagman. This is a play off of the fact that they make people laugh by using gags.

    TV shows; Comedy
  • salaryman

    Anyone who works for a company is called a salaryman. The best English translation would be businessman or a business person.

    Business services; Human resources
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