현자타임
Korean edit
Alternative forms edit
- 현타 (hyeonta) — abbreviation, for both senses
Pronunciation edit
- (SK Standard/Seoul) IPA(key): [çʌ̹ɲd͡ʑa̠tʰa̠im]
- Phonetic hangul: [현자타임]
Romanizations | |
---|---|
Revised Romanization? | hyeonjataim |
Revised Romanization (translit.)? | hyeonjataim |
McCune–Reischauer? | hyŏnjat'aim |
Yale Romanization? | hyen.ca.thaim |
Etymology 1 edit
현자(賢者) (hyeonja) + 타임 (taim), calque of Japanese 賢者タイム (kenja taimu, “post-nut clarity”).
Noun edit
현자타임 • (hyeonjataim)
Etymology 2 edit
A non-vulgar reanalysis of the above as an abbreviation of 현실(現實) 자각(自覺) 타임 (hyeonsil jagak taim, “reality perception moment”).
The new interpretation retains a metaphoric extension of the original meaning, but in a non-sexual way. Many Koreans are not aware of the original etymology, and the word has appeared in TV programs for general audiences.
Noun edit
현자타임 • (hyeonjataim)