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알잘딱깔센 (al-jal-ttak-kkal-sen) meaning in Korean

알잘딱깔센 · al-jal-ttak-kkal-sen

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'al-jal-ttak-kkal-sen' (알잘딱깔센) is a Korean slang acronym that means to handle a task perfectly, neatly, and with good sense without needing detailed instructions. It originated from online streaming culture and is now widely used among younger generations to playfully ask someone to do a great job on their own.

Pronunciation

al-jal-ttak-kkal-sen

Intensity

Mild

Frequency

Common

Categories

Buzzword, Meme

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Meaning

It is an acronym for '알아서 잘 딱 깔끔하고 센스있게', which translates to 'do it well on your own, neatly, and with good sense'. It is used to ask someone to handle a task perfectly without needing step-by-step instructions. The term originated from online streaming culture and is now widely used by younger generations.

Korean editor note

'알아서 잘 딱 깔끔하고 센스있게'의 줄임말로, 구체적인 지시가 없어도 눈치껏 완벽하게 일을 처리하라는 뜻입니다. 인터넷 방송에서 유래하여 현재는 젊은 층을 중심으로 일상생활이나 직장 등에서도 널리 쓰이는 신조어입니다.

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Examples

이번 회식 장소 예약, 네가 알잘딱깔센으로 골라봐.

For this company dinner, pick a place with 'al-jal-ttak-kkal-sen' (good sense and neatness).

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