Practical Korean with Jinmiyoung 6. No way, Jose.

No way, Jose.

The term is a common phrase in America. When someone uses the phrase they are saying absolutely not or referring to the fact that what is being asked of them is never going to happen.

It can be said in Korean as below.

어림도 없어.[eo-lim-do eop-da] / 택도 없어. [teok-do eop-da]

어림없다[eo-lim-eop-da]: not a chance; (be) nonsensical; absurd; ridiculous; unreasonable

턱없다[teo-geop-da]: far from enough; be groundless; be unfounded; be unreasonable, 택도 없다 is a dialect of 턱없다.

Practical Korean with Jinmiyoung 5.There is plenty of fish in the sea.

There is plenty of fish in the sea.

It is often said in consolation after someone who has broken up with a romantic partner.

It can be said in Korean as below.

짚신도 제 짝이 있다.[jip-sin-do je jja-gi itta]

짚신 [jip-sin]: Korean traditional sandals made of straw. Korean have worn straw sandals since ancient times.

제 [je]: my; my own; one's own

짝 [jjak]: one of a pair; a counterpart; a parallel; one's pal[partner/mate/fellow]; one's spouse

Practical Korean with Jinmiyoung 4.I'm up to my neck in work.

I'm up to my neck in work.

When you are so busy with many things, you can say in Korean as below.

손이 열 개라도 모자라.[so-ni yeol-gae-la-do mo-ja-la]

손 [son]: hands

열 개 [yeol-gae]: ten

모자라 [mo-ja-la]: be not enough, (verb) 모자라다 [mo-ja-la-da]

Practical Korean with Jinmiyoung 3.Kill it.

Kill it./Kill them./Show them who's boss.

These expressions are used before taking an important test at school or playing in an important soccer game, etc.

It can be said in Korean as below.

실력 발휘해.[sil-lyeok bal-hwi-hwae]

실력 [sil-lyeok]: skill, ability, talent

발휘 [bal-hwi]: demonstration; display; exhibition, (verb) 발휘하다[bal-whi-ha-da]

Practical Korean with Jinmiyoung 2.I can't dance to save my life.

I can't dance to save my life.

If you are horrible at dancing, you can say in Korean as below.

나 몸치야.[na mom-chi-ya]

나[na]: I; me; myself; self; ego

몸치[Mom-chi]: terrible dancer

Practical Korean with Jinmiyoung 1.Congratulations! Keep it up!

Congratulations! Keep it up!

If your friend or acquaintance opens a store or sets up a business, you can say like "Congratulations! Keep it up (or) Keep the good work!"

It can be said in Korean as below.

축하합니다.[chu-ka-ham-ni-da]

축하[chu-ka]: congratulation; celebration

대박나세요! [dae-bang-na-se-yo] 

대박[dae-bak] is commonly used Korean slang term that means "jackpot" and can be used to express surprise, happiness when something good or cool happens

ex) When you watch delicious food, "Daebak, that looks so good!", 

When you learned a secret relationship at the workplace, "Daebak! I knew it!"

When you come across your friend's super-handsome boyfriend, "Wow! Daebak!" 

번창하세요![beon-chang-ha-se-yo]

번창[beon-chang]: for an organization, activity, etc. to flourish; to prosper