갓생 (gat-saeng) meaning in Korean
갓생 · gat-saeng
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'gat-saeng' (갓생) is a popular Korean slang term combining 'God' and 'saeng' (life) to describe a highly productive and diligent lifestyle. Young Koreans use it to highlight self-improvement efforts, healthy routines, and the meaning of living each day to the fullest.
Pronunciation
gat-saeng
Intensity
Mild
Frequency
Common
Categories
Gen-Z, Meme
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Meaning
"God-saeng" is a portmanteau of the English word "God" and the Korean word "saeng" (meaning life). It refers to living a highly productive, diligent, and exemplary life by focusing on self-improvement and healthy daily routines. Young Koreans use this term to describe a lifestyle of continuous effort, such as waking up early, working out, and studying hard without wasting time.
Korean editor note
'갓(God)'과 '인생(생)'의 합성어로, 매우 부지런하고 타의 모범이 되는 삶을 뜻합니다. 주로 소소한 목표를 세우고 이를 실천하며 자기계발에 집중하는 긍정적인 라이프스타일을 의미합니다. MZ세대 사이에서 하루를 알차게 보냈거나 앞으로 그렇게 살겠다는 다짐을 표현할 때 긍정적인 의미로 자주 쓰입니다.
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나 내일부터 진짜 갓생 산다. 아침 6시에 일어날 거야.
I'm seriously going to live a highly productive life starting tomorrow. I'm waking up at 6 AM.
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