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South Korea slang
I couldnt sleep; used to express tiredness/exhaustion.
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
South Korea
Formality
Informal.
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jam mot jaess-eo (잠 못 잤어) means I couldnt sleep; used to express tiredness/exhaustion. It is best read as south korea slang associated with South Korea.
"jam mot jaess-eo (잠 못 잤어)" means I couldnt sleep; used to express tiredness/exhaustion. In South Korea, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Finished / done / exhausted.
I am totally exhausted or worn out (used for physical or mental fatigue)
A state of extreme grogginess or difficulty waking up
Exhausted; very tired.
Completely exhausted or tired.
To rest (slang, literally "to suck out" the energy or stress)
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