Aigoo (Korean: 아이고 / 아이구 ): Usually used by older people when they find things difficult. "Aigoo" can be used by anyone when they find themselves in frustrating situations. The Korean equivalent of "aw man" or "geez" in English. Ajusshi/ Ajeossi (Korean: 아저씨 ): Literally means 'uncle', but is used in polite conversation to refer to a man who is older than you, and a person you don't know well. Kind of the Korean equivalent of calling someone 'Sir" in English. Ajumma (Korean: 아줌마 ): This is a term used towards middle-aged married women. Women in their 30's may feel offended when called 'Ajumma'. Babo (Korean: 바보 ): Korean word meaning 'silly' or 'idiot', depending on the intensity. Friends usually use 'babo' in a more light-hearted tone toward each other. Chaebol (Korean: 재벌 ): 'Chae' meaning "wealth or property" and 'bol' meaning "faction or clan"....
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