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Let's Learn Konglish Part 2

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KongLish is interesting, right? As we've mentioned in <a href="http://www.olandeems.com/2014/03/lets-learn-konglish.html" target="_blank">Part 1</a>, it signifies Korean Expressions to a <a href="http://406348y-1yl7yk3oy3kbirax78.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=002" target="_blank">Better English</a>. KongLish phrases and vocabularies are rooted from a direct translation of a movements, actions, appearances or things which could lead to an erroneous usage or application if used to <a href="http://29d63cz4w2lzycd1r2ub6e2n4i.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=003" target="_blank">native english speakers</a>. Konglish is a natural terminologies, a great inventions to express their thoughts openly that every Koreans could understand. </div>
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However, a language barrier occurs if a foreigner would not be informed on the meaning of KongLish Expressions. It could be misinterpreted that would lead to double meaning.</div>
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Well, because I love Koreans then I love Konglish as well, its right meaning and usage must be properly taught for a better globalize communication.</div>
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Hereunder are the following KongLish that I encountered during my stay in Korea;
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<strong>14. Waiter, is this a </strong><span style="font-family: Gulim, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><b>서비스?</b></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Gulim, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">서비스</span> (Service)
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<li>[For Korean, they mean "<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Free of charge, on the house</span>"]</li>
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<strong>15. I missed place the 리모콘 of my </strong><b>에어컨</b><strong>, so, when I turned on my </strong><b>스탠드 again to look for it then I found out being covered by my pillow.</b></div>
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<li>리모콘 (Remocon)
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<li> [For Korean, they mean "Remote Control”]</li>
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<li>에어컨(Aircon)
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<li>[For Korean, they mean "Air Conditioner"]</li>
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<li>스탠드 (Stand)
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<li>[For Korean, they mean "Lamp"]</li>
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<strong>16. Do you live in a </strong><b>맨션 or 아파트?</b></div>
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<li>맨션 (Mansion)
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<li>[For Korean, they mean "Luxury(?) apartment building”]</li>
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<li><b>아파트</b>(Apart)
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<li>[For Korean, they mean "Apartment”]</li>
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<strong>17. Before I was been living in 원룸...</strong></div>
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<li>원룸(One Room)
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<li>[For Korean, they mean "A bachelor-style studio apartment”]</li>
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       <b>18.</b> However, yesterday i moved in an <b>오피스텔</b> together with my friend?<strong>     </strong><strong><span style="font-size: x-small;">   </span></strong></div>
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<li><b>오피스텔</b> (OfficeTel)
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<li>[For Korean, they mean "Usually a small, modern room that has basic facilities including a kitchenette and a bathroom with a shower”]</li>
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<strong>19. I lost my job, so, I am now  셔터맨.</strong></div>
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<li>셔터맨 (Shutter Man)
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<li>[For Korean, they mean "A derogatory term for a man who is financially dependent on his wife(?)”]</li>
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<strong>20. My girlfriend likes to watch 멜로 TV series.</strong></div>
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<li>멜로 (Melo)
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<li>[For Korean, they mean "Romantic Drama”]</li>
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<strong>21. Can you please give me one bottle of </strong><b>사이다, please</b><strong>.</strong></div>
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<li>사이다(Cider)
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<li>[For Korean, they mean "Soda like 7-Up or Sprite”]</li>
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<strong>22. Come on, let's go! There's a great 이벤트 today.</strong></div>
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<li>이벤트 (Event)
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<li>[For Korean, they mean "Promotional event, special (i.e. pizza specials)”]</li>
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<strong>23. Nope, I am so tired now. I can't join 헌팅.</strong></div>
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<li>헌팅(Hunting (Women))
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<li>[For Korean, they mean "Hunting is used to describe picking up women”]</li>
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<strong>24. Ride with me on my 오토바이.</strong></div>
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<li><strong>오토바이</strong>(Autobi)
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<li>[For Korean, they mean a general for an “<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Motorcycle</span>”]</li>
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<strong>25. Okay, I'll be wearing a </strong><b>와이셔츠 </b><strong>only.</strong></div>
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<li>와이셔츠(Y Shirt)
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<li>[For Korean, they mean “Dress shirt, button up shirt”]</li>
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<strong>26. Can you buy me </strong><b>핫도그, please</b><strong>.</strong></div>
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<li>핫도그 (Hot Dog)<ul>
<li>[For Korean, they mean “Hot dog is the sausage, but Koreans call a Corn Dog sausage”]</li>
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Living in Korea is Fun & Great because of all the Korean Friends I have. <br />
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<<< Check the Let's Learn Konglish <a href="http://www.olandeems.com/2014/03/lets-learn-konglish.html" target="_blank">Part 1</a>, too.<br />
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It's a great privilege for Engr. Olan Deems to be part of the award ceremonies for the pioneering Global Staff of Samsung Engineering & Construction, Ltd. in January 2006. </div>
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Likewise, it was an honor to meet personally Mr. YeonJoo Jung (정연주), the CEO and president of Samsung Engineering Co., Ltd. At that time, Engr. Olan Deems was the youngest overseas global engineer employed by Samsung. It was a challenging year for him because it was really his first time working abroad.</div>
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[News 2] A tour for global staff to get familiar with and adopt the culture of Koreans.</div>
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