Korean Slang — 빵 터지다 (bbang teo-ji-da) : Meaning, Examples & Practice
- Lee Serene
- Aug 9, 2025
- 2 min read
🔤 Meaning
빵 터지다 literally means “to explode” (빵) and “to burst” (터지다), but in Korean slang, it refers to suddenly bursting out laughing, often uncontrollably.
It’s used when something is so funny that you can’t help but laugh loudly or unexpectedly.
The phrase is casual and common in everyday conversation, especially among friends, in online chats, or while watching funny videos.
🗣️ Example Sentence
“그 개그맨 얘기 듣고 빵 터졌어.”
(I burst out laughing after hearing that comedian’s joke.)
“친구 사진 보고 빵 터졌잖아.”
(I couldn’t stop laughing when I saw my friend’s photo.)
“그 장면에서 관객들이 전부 빵 터졌어.”
(The audience all burst out laughing at that scene.)
“너무 웃겨서 커피 마시다 빵 터졌어.”
(I laughed so hard I spit out my coffee.)
“그 말에 다들 빵 터졌어.”
(Everyone burst out laughing at that comment.)
💬 Mini Dialogue
A "왜 갑자기 웃는 거야?"
(Why are you suddenly laughing?)
B "아까 그 영상 생각나서 빵 터졌어."
(I just remembered that video and burst out laughing.)
🎤 Free Talking Questions
최근에 언제 빵 터졌나요?
(When was the last time you burst out laughing?)
보통 어떤 상황에서 빵 터지나요?
(In what situations do you usually burst out laughing?)
빵 터졌던 경험을 자세히 말해줄 수 있나요?
(Can you describe an experience when you burst out laughing?)
웃음을 참아야 하는데 빵 터진 적이 있나요?
(Have you ever burst out laughing when you had to hold it in?)
누가 당신을 가장 자주 웃게 만드나요?
(Who makes you laugh the most?)
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