Meaning
썸녀
sseomnyeo
potential girlfriend / girl you're 'soming'
Real Feeling
What Koreans really mean
This term is highly prevalent among young Koreans, especially those in their teens and twenties, and captures a specific modern dating phenomenon. It describes someone you're flirting with or going on dates with, but haven't officially started dating yet. It's a common topic of discussion among friends.
💬 Used in real life
• A friend asks '요즘 썸녀는 잘 지내?' (How's your sseomnyeo doing these days?)
• Someone might describe their weekend plans: '썸녀랑 데이트 하기로 했어.' (I decided to go on a date with my sseomnyeo.)
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