Meaning
아이씨, 버스 놓쳤네.
aissi, beoseu nochyeonne.
Damn, I missed the bus.
Real Feeling
What Koreans really mean
An expression of frustration ('aissi', a mild profanity) followed by a statement noting that the bus has been missed.
💬 Used in real life
• Said while watching the bus pull away from the stop just as you arrive.
• Used when checking your watch and realizing the bus you needed just left.
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Grammar Breakdown
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A common, slightly vulgar exclamation used to express irritation or frustration.
Suffix indicating the action occurred in the past.
A suffix expressing the speaker's realization or discovery of a situation.
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