ppalli-ppalli

Language: Korean · [ˈp͈alːi p͈alːi] · Pronunciation: PAHL-lee PAHL-lee

Meaning

quickly, quickly — hurry up

The story

Ppalli means quickly, and said twice it has become a name for the pace of modern Korea, from lift doors closed before anyone steps out to food delivered within minutes. Koreans say it with pride and exasperation in equal measure. English says chop-chop.

The four rounds

Which language is it from?: Korean
Who says it most?: A boss before a deadline
Where would you hear it?: A lift where someone taps 'close' twice
What does it mean?: Come on, get a move on

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