Korean Dictionary
How to say "Gaesaeng" in Korean
“Gaesaeng” in Korean is 개인 (pronounced "Gae").
개인
Gae
Usage & Context
개 as a slang intensifier means extremely or super in Korean and is added before adjectives for emphasis. It is equivalent to saying very very or insanely. While informal it is extremely common in Korean youth speech and online communication.
Example Sentence
오늘 날씨 개 더워.
The weather today is insanely hot.
How to use 개인 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Gaesaeng” is 개인, romanized as Gae.
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 개인.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'gae' — single syllable. 'gae' like 'geh' (close to 'gay' in American English). Short and punchy.
More Example Sentences
reacting to food
이거 개맛있어.
This is insanely delicious.
after a long day
오늘 개피곤해.
I'm super exhausted today.
recommending to friends
이 영화 개재밌어!
This movie is freaking fun!
Cultural Context
개 as an intensifier comes from 개 (dog) and was once considered vulgar, but has become ubiquitous among younger Koreans — especially 10-30s — in casual speech and online. It's equivalent to English 'freaking' or 'super'. However, it's strictly informal: never use with elders or in professional settings. The polite equivalent would be '정말' or '너무'.
Editorial note
We flag slang like 개인 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
개웃겨.
Freaking hilarious.
개좋아.
I super like it.
개힘들어.
It's insanely hard.
Related Expressions
완전
wanjeon
totally
진짜
jinjja
really
엄청
eomcheong
extremely
존나
jonna
extremely (vulgar)
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