What does "Aigo" mean in Korean?( Learn korean with K-drama)

 

 

Learn Korean with K-Drama | What does “Aigo” mean in Korean?

Hello everyone! This is Soo from Play the Korean.

If you watch Korean dramas, you probably hear this expression very often:

“Aigo!”

Koreans use this word when they feel surprised, tired, worried, or frustrated. It is one of the most common emotional expressions in Korean.

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🎬 Listen for “Aigo” in K-Drama

In many Korean dramas, characters say “Aigo!” when something unexpected happens or when they feel exhausted.

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📖 Korean Expression

아이고 (Aigo)

Meaning
Oh my / Oh dear / Oh no

When Koreans say it

• When they are surprised
• When they feel tired
• When something goes wrong
• When they feel worried about someone

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🔊 Pronunciation

Aigo
아이-고

Try saying it like in a K-drama!

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✏️ Example Sentences

Aigo, I'm so tired.
아이고, 너무 피곤하다.

 

Aigo, what happened?
아이고, 무슨 일이야?

 

Aigo… really?
아이고… 진짜?

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🎭 Cultural Tip

“Aigo” is not a rude word. It is simply an emotional expression that Koreans use in everyday life.

You will hear it very often in Korean dramas, movies, and even in real conversations.

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🎧 Practice

Listen and repeat!

👉 Aigo… 진짜?

 

Listening and repeating short expressions like this can help you sound more natural in Korean.

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