Korean Words in English

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Instructions: From kimchi to taekwondo, explore the Korean words that have made their way into everyday English!

1.
The word 'kimchi' is a Korean loanword. What is kimchi?
A
A sweet rice dessert
B
Fermented and seasoned vegetables, usually cabbage
C
A grilled meat dish
D
A type of soup
2.
Which martial art's name comes from Korean and literally means 'the way of the foot and fist'?
A
Karate
B
Judo
C
Taekwondo
D
Hapkido
3.
The Korean word 'chaebol' is used in English to describe what?
A
A large family-owned business conglomerate
B
A type of government
C
A form of currency
D
A traditional festival
4.
Which Korean word meaning 'a traditional heated floor system' has entered English vocabulary?
A
Maru
B
Jjimjilbang
C
Ondol
D
Hanok
5.
The word 'mukbang' has recently entered English from Korean. What does it describe?
A
A restaurant review show
B
A food delivery service
C
An online broadcast of someone eating large quantities of food
D
A cooking competition
6.
Which Korean word for a type of alcoholic rice drink has become known worldwide?
A
Sake
B
Baijiu
C
Mead
D
Soju
7.
The Korean word 'hallyu' is used internationally. What does it refer to?
A
Traditional dance
B
A greeting ritual
C
The Korean Wave (spread of Korean culture globally)
D
A type of music
8.
Which Korean word for a traditional garment is recognized in English?
A
Sari
B
Kimono
C
Cheongsam
D
Hanbok
9.
The word 'bibimbap' is a Korean dish name used in English. What does 'bibimbap' literally mean?
A
Stone pot meal
B
Vegetable feast
C
Mixed rice
D
Spicy bowl
10.
Which Korean concept word meaning 'a bitter, regretful feeling of unresolved resentment' has gained attention in English?
A
Jeong
B
Kibun
C
Nunchi
D
Han
11.
The word 'bulgogi' is used in English for a Korean dish. What does 'bulgogi' literally mean?
A
Sweet barbecue
B
Spicy meat
C
Fire meat
D
Grilled beef
12.
Which Korean word for a type of public bathhouse has entered English?
A
Sauna
B
Onsen
C
Hammam
D
Jjimjilbang
13.
The Korean word 'aegyo' is used in English pop culture contexts. What does it mean?
A
Cute or childlike charm
B
Dance moves
C
Fashion style
D
Singing technique
14.
Which Korean word for a traditional board game is known internationally?
A
Xiangqi
B
Shogi
C
Baduk (Go)
D
Mahjong
15.
The Korean word 'K-pop' combines 'K' for Korean with 'pop.' When did K-pop begin gaining significant international recognition?
A
Early 2000s
B
2010s
C
1990s
D
1980s

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