카톡(ka-tok, katok)
카톡 is the abbreviation of ‘KakaoTalk,’ a smartphone messenger app used mainly for chatting with friends or family.
Nuances
- 카톡 is a lighter, faster way to communicate than formal emails or texts.
- ‘카톡’ usually includes texts, photos, and voice messages, not just text.
- In business, emails or texts are often more appropriate than 카톡.
When to use
chatting with friends, contacting family, informal office communication
In context
카톡 is a noun often combined with the verb ‘하다’ (to do), as in ‘카톡 하다’ or ‘카톡 보내다.’ It is informal and used in casual contexts.