How to say romantic something brewing in Korean

Meaning

썸 means two people are starting to like each other in a romantic way, but they are not officially dating yet. It is a common slang word for that in-between stage when something is slowly growing. People use it when talking about a new crush or a possible relationship.

Example sentences

1. 나 요즘 같은 반 친구랑 썸 타요.

   These days, I have something going on with a classmate.

2. 친구들한테는 아직 썸이라고 말하지 않아.

   I haven't told my friends that we're just kind of seeing each other.

3. 회사 동료랑 썸이 생겼어요.

   I started a little romance with a coworker.

4. 집에서 엄마가 내 썸 이야기를 물었어요.

   At home, my mom asked about my little romance.