Konglish Dictionary
화이팅
hwaiting
In Korea it means
You can do it! Go for it!
In English, say
“You've got this! / Go for it!”
Why it's different
From English “fighting,” used as a cheer. To English ears it sounds like a brawl. The standard spelling is 파이팅.
Example
내일 면접이지? 화이팅!Your interview's tomorrow? You've got this!
Frequently asked questions
What does 화이팅 (hwaiting) mean in Korea?
화이팅 (hwaiting) is Konglish for you can do it! Go for it!
What is 화이팅 in real English?
In English you would say “You've got this! / Go for it!”.
Why do Koreans say 화이팅?
From English “fighting,” used as a cheer. To English ears it sounds like a brawl. The standard spelling is 파이팅.
How do you use 화이팅 in a sentence?
“내일 면접이지? 화이팅!” means “Your interview's tomorrow? You've got this!”