How to say to hold out (slang) in Korean

Meaning

The slang word (존버) means to hold out, keep waiting, or endure a hard situation without giving up. People use it when they want to stay patient until something better happens later. It is very casual, so it is common online or with friends, but not in formal situations.

Example sentences

1. 친구가 오는 시간까지 카페에서 존버할래.

   I’ll hold out at the café until my friend comes.

2. 새 직장이 확정될 때까지 이 회사에 존버해야 해.

   I have to hold out at this company until a new job is confirmed.

3. 가방을 사기로 결심한 가게에서 존버 중이야.

   I’m holding out at the store where I decided to buy a bag.

4. 친구랑 만날 시간까지 카페에서 존버했어.

   I held out at the café until my friend arrived.