Korean Slang
갓생
gatsaeng
What it means
A productive, disciplined life — waking early, working out, studying.
Where it comes from
갓 (from English “God,” meaning excellent) + 생 (life).
When you'd use it
Sharing routines and new-year resolutions.
Example
새해부터 갓생 살기로 했어.Starting this year, I'm living my best, most productive life.
Careful
Casual — fine with friends, out of place in formal writing or with your boss.
Frequently asked questions
What does 갓생 (gatsaeng) mean?
갓생 (gatsaeng) is Korean slang meaning a productive, disciplined life — waking early, working out, studying.
Where does the Korean slang 갓생 come from?
갓 (from English “God,” meaning excellent) + 생 (life).
When do Koreans say 갓생?
Typical use: sharing routines and new-year resolutions.
How do you use 갓생 in a sentence?
“새해부터 갓생 살기로 했어.” means “Starting this year, I'm living my best, most productive life.”
Is it OK to say 갓생 to anyone?
갓생 is casual — fine with friends, out of place in formal writing or with your boss.