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

Darn it! / Ah, shoot! — the hidden emotional layer and cultural context behind it, not just the dictionary translation.

Meaning

아이씨

aissi

Darn it! / Ah, shoot!

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What Koreans really mean

'아이씨' is a common, relatively mild expletive in Korean, often used as a reflex when frustrated or annoyed. It is widely considered a softened version of a much stronger profanity ('씨발' or '씹할'). While informal and not to be used in polite company, it's generally more socially acceptable than its harsher counterparts.

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