What it means
Literally means "diving" (underwater). In everyday Korean, 잠수를 타다 or 잠수 치다 means to go completely silent, disappear from contact, or ghost someone — not responding to messages or calls.
Nuance & when to use
잠수 타다 = to go silent on someone (deliberate). Can be used for someone who temporarily disappears from social media. Less harsh than the English "ghosting" — sometimes it just means being offline or unavailable.
⚠ Common mistake
Thinking 잠수 only means ghosting in a romantic context. It is widely used for friends, colleagues, or anyone who suddenly becomes unreachable.
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FAQ
When is this used?
잠수 타다 = to go silent on someone (deliberate). Can be used for someone who temporarily disappears from social media. Less harsh than the English "ghosting" — sometimes it just means being offline or unavailable.
What's a common mistake?
Thinking 잠수 only means ghosting in a romantic context. It is widely used for friends, colleagues, or anyone who suddenly becomes unreachable.
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