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

 

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

Hello everyone! This is Soo from Play the Korean.

If you watch Korean dramas, you may often hear this expression:

“Aish!”

This is one of the most common emotional expressions in Korean dramas.

Koreans say “Aish!” when they feel annoyed, frustrated, or when something goes wrong.

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🎬 Listen for “Aish” in K-Drama

In many Korean dramas, characters say “Aish!” when something annoying happens or when they feel frustrated.

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📖 Korean Expression

아이씨 (Aish)

Meaning
Ugh / Damn / Shoot

When Koreans say it

• When something is annoying
• When things don’t go as planned
• When someone makes a mistake
• When feeling frustrated

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🔊 Pronunciation

Aish
아이-씨

Try saying it like in a K-drama!

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✏️ Example Sentences

Aish, I forgot my phone.
아이씨, 핸드폰 두고 왔네.

 

Aish, this is so annoying.
아이씨, 짜증나.

 

Aish… really?
아이씨… 진짜?

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🎭 Cultural Tip

“Aish” comes from a stronger swear word in Korean, but the expression itself is often used lightly in everyday conversation.

You will hear it very frequently in Korean dramas when characters feel irritated or frustrated.

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🎧 Practice

Listen and repeat!

👉 Aish… 진짜?

 

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

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