Learn The Korean Equivalent Of "Rizz" - Maeryeok

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Did you know that the Western slang word "rizz" was picked as the Word of the Year for 2023 by Oxford University Press, the publisher of the Oxford English Dictionary? The word has permeated into our culture and is now known all across the world! Do you want to know what the Korean equivalent of "rizz" is? Keep reading!

Rizz is said to be short for "charisma" and refers to one's style, charm, and attractiveness that can attract others, especially a romantic partner. If you have 'rizz', it means you can charm people with your charisma.

The Korean word that is the closest to the meaning of "rizz" is maeryeok (매력). Maeryeok means "charm" or "attractiveness" in Korean. It refers to the quality or characteristic in a person that attracts or captivates others. However, unlike 'rizz', 'maeryeok' is not exclusively used in a romantic context.

You can use 'maeryeok' in a sentence (informal) as follows:

그 사람 매력 있어.

Geu saram maeryeok isseo.

That person has rizz.

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