{"id":307747,"date":"2021-07-25T14:00:39","date_gmt":"2021-07-25T11:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/what-does-ysk-mean-and-how-do-i-use-it\/"},"modified":"2021-07-25T14:00:39","modified_gmt":"2021-07-25T11:00:39","slug":"what-does-ysk-mean-and-how-do-i-use-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-ysk-mean-and-how-do-i-use-it\/","title":{"rendered":"#What Does YSK Mean, and How Do I Use It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2ec09156ba4\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2ec09156ba4\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-ysk-mean-and-how-do-i-use-it\/#You_Should_Know\" >You Should Know<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-ysk-mean-and-how-do-i-use-it\/#The_History_of_YSK\" >The History of YSK<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-ysk-mean-and-how-do-i-use-it\/#Must-Know_Information\" >Must-Know Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-ysk-mean-and-how-do-i-use-it\/#You_Should_Already_Know\" >You Should Already Know<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-ysk-mean-and-how-do-i-use-it\/#How_to_Use_YSK\" >How to Use YSK<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#What Does YSK Mean, and How Do I Use It?&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<!-- UNCACHED CONTENT --><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-738851 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/man-holding-paper-you-should-know-this.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/man-holding-paper-you-should-know-this.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/man-holding-paper-you-should-know-this.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Man holding up paper that reads &quot;You should know this&quot;\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/you-should-know-this-605530619\" data-credittext=\"Gustavo Frazao\/Shutterstock.com\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/you-should-know-this-605530619\">Gustavo Frazao\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You might have seen the acronym \u201cYSK\u201d online before, often followed by facts and information. Not sure what it\u2019s supposed to mean? Here\u2019s what it stands for and why <em>you should know<\/em> about it.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_Should_Know\"><\/span>You Should Know<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>YSK stands for \u201cYou Should Know.\u201d It\u2019s used on internet forums and chatting <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>s to let someone know about a useful fact or piece of information, especially if it\u2019s something you recently learned about. For example, if someone messages you, \u201cYSK that the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a> sale is ending tomorrow,\u201d then that person is trying to give you a heads-up so you don\u2019t miss out on a deal.<\/p>\n<p>In this use case, YSK has some similarities with the acronym TIL or \u201cToday, I Learned.\u201d However, unlike TIL, YSK implies that this piece of information is useful to know, whether to you or to a large group of people. On the other hand, TIL is used for more educational purposes, such as sharing interesting but ultimately useless facts with a public audience.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, it can also be used to convey that you should already be aware of a certain piece of information. For example, if you forgot to bring a pen to school, your classmate might tell you, \u201cYSK that we have an important test today.\u201d This implies that this is common knowledge, and your lack of awareness might cause problems.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_History_of_YSK\"><\/span>The History of YSK<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Much like other internet acronyms, YSK likely originated on internet forums and online chat groups as a way to shorten a common phrase. The first definition of YSK on Urban Dictionary dates back to 2009, and reads \u201cyou should know.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Since then, the use of YSK has grown, especially since it became popular on Reddit. The acronym is a common sight on Twitter and other <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social media<\/a> platforms as well.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Must-Know_Information\"><\/span>Must-Know Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-738705 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Reddit-You-Should-Know.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"You Should Know Reddit Header\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/YouShouldKnow\/\" data-credittext=\"r\/YouShouldKnow\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/YouShouldKnow\/\">r\/YouShouldKnow<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The most common use of YSK is as a way to share useful or must-know information with an audience. This is especially prominent on the Reddit community <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/YouShouldKnow\/\">r\/YouShouldKnow<\/a>, which has over 3 million users. Every day, members submit posts that start with \u201cYSK,\u201d followed by pieces of information that they consider essential.<\/p>\n<p>These can be anything from warnings about sneaky marketing campaigns to obscure facts about personal health. Many users also share useful free resources that are underutilized. The subreddit is a great public resource for anyone, especially because Reddit\u2019s system automatically moves the most popular or upvoted pieces of information to the top of the page.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/12021\/looking-for-something-new-to-read-reddit-is-a-robust-resource\/\"><strong><em>Find Something New to Read on Reddit<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When used in this way, YSK takes on a similar meaning to PSA or \u201cpublic service announcement.\u201d Both convey that a piece of information is important for as many people to know about as possible, as it may be crucial for their safety, wellbeing, or day-to-day life.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-738854 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/woman-taking-notes-on-paper-computer.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Woman taking notes on paper next to a laptop\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/close-view-female-hand-writing-on-1842293908\" data-credittext=\"BongkarnGraphic\/Shutterstock\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/close-view-female-hand-writing-on-1842293908\">BongkarnGraphic\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Even in smaller groups, the use is very similar. For example, if you\u2019re in a group chat with a bunch of your close friends, you might message them \u201cYSK\u201d to share something useful. Perhaps you\u2019re talking about a new kitchen tool that you just discovered or a website with useful information about tech.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_Should_Already_Know\"><\/span>You Should Already Know<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s another way to use YSK. Instead of using it to share information with someone else, you can use it to imply that someone should already know about what you\u2019re saying.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the context, this can be kind or be harsh. For example, if your partner tells you, \u201cYSK I love you,\u201d they\u2019re saying it to remind you that you are loved, which is a sweet sentiment. On the other hand, if someone tells you \u201cYSK how to do this\u201d after you fail at doing a task, then they\u2019re telling you that the task is fairly simple and you should not mess it up.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_YSK\"><\/span>How to Use YSK<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In order to use YSK, simply substitute the acronym for when you want to type out \u201cyou should know.\u201d Unlike some other internet slang terms, YSK is rarely spoken out loud. Most people say \u201cyou should know\u201d or \u201cyou should already know\u201d instead.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few ways you can use YSK in your next text:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cYou\u2019re already 29. YSK how to do your own taxes.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cYSK that the highway is closed over the weekend.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cYSK that you\u2019re beautiful just the way you are.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cYSK that How-To Geek is a great place to get helpful tips about tech.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you think YSK more internet acronyms, check out our pieces on W\/E, TBH, and RN. 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