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언택트
eonteakteuLoanword from English untact
untact or non-contact
언택트 시대가 왔어요.
The untact era has arrived.
Technology
informal
A lifestyle or business model that minimizes physical contact through digital means, emphasizing remote interactions and digital services.
언택트 서비스는 코로나 이후 더욱 확산되었어요.
Untact services have spread even more since COVID-19.
Derived from the English word 'untact' (a blend of 'un-' and 'contact'), this term gained popularity in Korea during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Usage Context
This term is often used in business and tech contexts to describe digital-first approaches.
Word Origin
A Korean adaptation of the English neologism 'untact' (un- + contact), popularized during the COVID-19 pandemic to describe contactless interactions.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in discussions about digital transformation, remote work, and contactless services.
Word Breakdown
언-
not
prefix택트
contact
root한영사전