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What Does "aisswi" (아이씨) Mean in Korean?

A mild expletive expressing frustration or annoyance — the hidden emotional layer and cultural context behind it, not just the dictionary translation.

Meaning

아이씨

aisswi

A mild expletive expressing frustration or annoyance

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What Koreans really mean

아이씨 (aisswi) is a common interjection expressing frustration, annoyance, or disappointment — similar to ugh or darn it in English. It is a softened, less offensive derivative of a much stronger Korean swear word, making it relatively harmless and frequently heard across age groups, though still informal. Usually directed at a situation or mistake, not at a person.

Other Ways to Say It

Same feeling, different wording

아이씨! 다 흘렸잖아.Aisswi! Da heullyeotjana.

= "A mild expletive expressing frustration or annoyance" — click to decode

아이씨, 버스 놓쳤네.Aisswi, beoseu nochyeonney.

= "A mild expletive expressing frustration or annoyance" — click to decode

아이씨, 이거 틀렸잖아!Aisswi, igeo teullyeotjana!

= "A mild expletive expressing frustration or annoyance" — click to decode

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