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What Does "sseom-tanda" (썸탄다) Mean in Korean?

To be in a pre-dating, ambiguous 'something' stage. — the hidden emotional layer and cultural context behind it, not just the dictionary translation.

Meaning

썸탄다

sseom-tanda

To be in a pre-dating, ambiguous 'something' stage.

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What Koreans really mean

["When two people are showing clear romantic interest in each other but have not yet officially started dating.","When discussing a potential romance or a developing relationship between friends.","When someone is trying to ascertain if another person's feelings are mutual.","To describe the early, undefined stages of a romantic connection."]

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