Korean Dictionary
How to say "Gabbunsssa" in Korean
“Gabbunsssa” in Korean is 갑분싸 (pronounced "Gabbunssa").
갑분싸
Gabbunssa
Usage & Context
갑분싸 is short for 갑자기 분위기 싸해짐 meaning the atmosphere suddenly turned awkward or cold. It describes the moment when someone says or does something that kills the mood. Korean youth use it widely in online chats and everyday conversation.
Example Sentence
그 말 한마디에 갑분싸 됐잖아.
That one comment completely killed the vibe.
How to use 갑분싸 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Gabbunsssa” is 갑분싸, romanized as Gabbunssa.
Usage tip
Use slang only with friends or people who already speak casually with you. It can sound rude in formal Korean.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 갑분싸.
Pronunciation Guide
갑 (gap) sounds like 'gap'. 분 (bun) is like 'boon'. 싸 (ssa) has a tense, hard 's' sound, similar to 'sa' in 'sad' but with more emphasis. Say it quickly: Gap-boon-ssa.
More Example Sentences
Describing a social gathering where the mood was suddenly ruined.
재미있게 얘기하다가 갑자기 정치 얘기 꺼내서 갑분싸 됐어.
We were talking happily, then someone brought up politics and it suddenly became awkward.
Reacting to a bad or inappropriate joke that killed the vibe.
그 농담 한마디에 분위기가 갑분싸로 변했어.
With that one joke, the atmosphere suddenly turned awkward.
Warning someone not to ruin a lighthearted moment.
다들 웃고 있는데 혼자 진지한 얘기해서 갑분싸 만들지 마.
Everyone's laughing, don't make it awkward by talking seriously by yourself.
Cultural Context
갑분싸 is an abbreviation for '갑자기 분위기 싸해짐' (g 갑자기 = suddenly, 분 분위기 = atmosphere, 싸 싸해짐 = became cold/awkward). It describes the moment when someone says or does something that instantly kills the mood, making the atmosphere awkward or chilly. This slang term is extremely popular among Korean youth, frequently used in online chats (like KakaoTalk), social media, and everyday conversations. It's a quick and effective way to comment on a sudden shift in social dynamics, often seen in K-pop fan interactions or variety shows when a celebrity makes an unexpected or off-topic remark.
Editorial note
We flag slang like 갑분싸 for register and audience, since Korean slang can shift quickly and may sound rude outside close friendships.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
갑분싸 되다
for the atmosphere to suddenly become awkward
갑분싸 만들다
to make the atmosphere suddenly awkward
갑분싸 각
awkward mood incoming (slang, indicating a situation is about to become awkward)
Related Expressions
분위기 깨다
bunwigi kkaeda
To kill the mood
어색하다
eosaekhada
To be awkward
정적
jeongjeok
Silence, stillness (often implies awkward silence)
썰렁하다
sseolleonghada
To be chilly, to be awkward/lame (often for jokes)
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